AI-generatedAbha at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jun · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,620 h
- Rain a year
- 431 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,228 m
Climate in Abha
Abha has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Abha is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Abha
The best time to visit Abha is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 116 mm.
Abha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Abha in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Abha in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Abha in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Abha in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:0317:48
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:49–06:32 · evening 17:19–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:41–05:49 · evening 18:02–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Abha compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Abha in October?
In October, Abha is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:03 – 17:48
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Abha
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and February bring similar holiday weather to Abha (score 95 and 94). In February, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. February has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 12 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Abha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January19° · 6.8 h
In January, Abha is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in January94February21° · 7.2 h
In February, Abha is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in February85March23° · 7.4 h
In March, Abha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in March81April25° · 7.5 h
In April, Abha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in April73May28° · 7.5 h
In May, Abha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 43 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in May65June31° · 7.6 h
In June, Abha is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in June51July30° · 6.8 h
In July, Abha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in July43August30° · 6.5 h
In August, Abha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 116 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in August66September29° · 7.0 h
In September, Abha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 36 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in September95October26° · 7.6 h
In October, Abha is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in October94November22° · 7.2 h
In November, Abha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in November94December20° · 7.1 h
In December, Abha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Abha.
Abha in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Abha
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (7°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 19° | 7° | 6.8 h | 4 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 21° | 9° | 7.2 h | 3 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 23° | 11° | 7.4 h | 9 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 25° | 13° | 7.5 h | 11 | 56 |
| MayMay | 73 | 28° | 15° | 7.5 h | 11 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 31° | 17° | 7.6 h | 7 | 26 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 30° | 17° | 6.8 h | 14 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 43 | 30° | 17° | 6.5 h | 24 | 116 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 29° | 15° | 7.0 h | 10 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 26° | 12° | 7.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 22° | 9° | 7.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 20° | 7° | 7.1 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
18.22° N, 42.51° E · 2,228 m · Asia/Riyadh
Sunshine hours in Abha
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Abha, 64 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Abha: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Abha has about 2 rainy days with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Abha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Abha
How breezy and how cloudy Abha is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Abha typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Abha: mostly clear, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Abha
How often the day gets hot in Abha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Abha has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Abha
Weather for your travel dates
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Abha in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Abha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 95
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,260 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Abha compared
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Abha vs Khamis Mushait
In October Abha has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs 90). During the day Khamis Mushait is 2 °C warmer than Abha.
| in October | Abha | Khamis Mushait |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Abha
When is the best time to visit Abha?
The best time to visit Abha is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Abha?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Abha?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 116 mm. The driest month is December with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Abha get?
Abha gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in August there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Abha in?
Abha is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Abha?
A nonstop flight from London to Abha takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Abha?
Abha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 71, summer holidays 46, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 94.