AI-generatedTa'if at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,740 h
- Rain a year
- 194 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,672 m
Climate in Ta'if
Ta'if has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Ta'if is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ta'if
The best time to visit Ta'if is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is April with 38 mm of precipitation.
Ta'if through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ta'if in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–34 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Ta'if in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Ta'if in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–35 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Ta'if in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:1317:55
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:59–06:43 · evening 17:25–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:08–18:17
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 Ta'if compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Ta'if in October?
In October, Ta'if is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ta'if.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min06:13 – 17:55
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 18 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Ta'if
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Ta'if: score 94 against 69. In February, days are 6 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 7.3 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ta'if month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January22° · 6.5 h
In January, Ta'if is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in January94February25° · 7.3 h
In February, Ta'if is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in February93March27° · 7.6 h
In March, Ta'if is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in March69April30° · 8.0 h
In April, Ta'if is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in April52May34° · 8.4 h
In May, Ta'if is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in May48June36° · 8.5 h
In June, Ta'if is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in June47July36° · 8.2 h
In July, Ta'if is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in July41August36° · 7.5 h
In August, Ta'if is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 19 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in August43September35° · 7.1 h
In September, Ta'if is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in September69October31° · 7.3 h
In October, Ta'if is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in October93November27° · 6.9 h
In November, Ta'if is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in November92December24° · 6.6 h
In December, Ta'if is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'if.
Ta'if in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ta'if
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October.
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 | 90 | 22° | 11° | 6.5 h | 5 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 25° | 12° | 7.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 27° | 14° | 7.6 h | 5 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 30° | 17° | 8.0 h | 8 | 38 |
| MayMay | 52 | 34° | 20° | 8.4 h | 6 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 36° | 22° | 8.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 36° | 22° | 8.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 36° | 22° | 7.5 h | 6 | 19 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 35° | 21° | 7.1 h | 4 | 14 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 31° | 18° | 7.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 27° | 14° | 6.9 h | 4 | 14 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 24° | 12° | 6.6 h | 3 | 14 |
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
21.27° N, 40.42° E · 1,672 m · Asia/Riyadh
Sunshine hours in Ta'if
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 7.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Ta'if, 62 % 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 Ta'if: 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, Ta'if has about 2 rainy days with 8 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ta'if
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Ta'if
How breezy and how cloudy Ta'if 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 Ta'if typically peaks at 16 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 18 % of the sky over Ta'if: mostly clear, with about 7.3 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 Ta'if
How often the day gets hot in Ta'if (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, Ta'if has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
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Ta'if 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.
Ta'if has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 20 min
- Distance
- 4,860 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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Ta'if vs Mecca
In October Ta'if has the better holiday weather (score 69 vs 47). During the day Mecca is 9 °C warmer than Ta'if. Mecca gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ta'if | Mecca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 40° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Ta'if
When is the best time to visit Ta'if?
The best time to visit Ta'if is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ta'if?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Ta'if?
The wettest month is April with 38 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ta'if get?
Ta'if gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.5 hours a day; in January there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ta'if in?
Ta'if is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ta'if?
A nonstop flight from London to Ta'if takes about 6 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ta'if?
Ta'if has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 51, summer holidays 43, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 91.