Climate Insights for Abha

The climate in Abha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 620mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 139mm 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 15°C.

Abha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 33°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Abha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 620mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 139mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10mm. That's 129mm 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Abha, which began on June 21, 2026. Abha is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Abha is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.