Climate Insights for Tabuk
Tabuk Governorate, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Tabuk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 23 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4 mm of rainfall. Tabuk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Tabuk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 0.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 0.2 in of rainfall. Tabuk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Tabuk vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tabuk vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tabuk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 23 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4 mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Tabuk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 0.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 0.2 in of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Tabuk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tabuk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tabuk is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 3 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Tabuk is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 102°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tabuk 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 Tabuk 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.