Climate Insights for Abha
'Asir Province, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Abha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 758 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 211 mm of rainfall. Abha is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Abha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 29.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 8.3 in of rainfall. Abha is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Abha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 31°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Abha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 88°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Abha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 758 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 211 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10 mm. That's 201 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Abha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.4 in. That's 7.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Abha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Abha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Abha is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Abha is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.