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Al Ghassalah

City in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Al Ghassalah is a small town in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, serving both locals and pilgrims traveling to nearby holy sites. Known for its traditional atmosphere, local markets, and friendly community, it offers an authentic taste of Saudi culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Makkah
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
21.45°, 39.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$905
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$0
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
29.0°C
Summer Avg
34.3°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
48.7°C
Record Low
7.6°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
37 mm
Internet Speed
181 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 57 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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