AI-generatedTabuk at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,340 h
- Rain a year
- 17 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 768 m
Climate in Tabuk
Tabuk has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,340 hours of sunshine a year, Tabuk is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3318:05
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 06:19–07:05 · evening 17:34–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:10–06:19 · evening 18:20–18:29
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.
What is the weather like in Tabuk in October?
In October, Tabuk is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tabuk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:33 – 18:05
- UV index
- 7 · 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
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Riyadh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Tabuk
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 8.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Tabuk, 73 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Tabuk
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Tabuk: 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, it hardly ever rains in Tabuk: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Tabuk
How breezy and how cloudy Tabuk 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 Tabuk typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 11 % of the sky over Tabuk: mostly clear, with about 8.4 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 Tabuk
How often the day gets hot in Tabuk (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, Tabuk has about 20 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tabuk
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°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | 18° | 3° | 7.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 20° | 5° | 8.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 24° | 8° | 8.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 29° | 13° | 9.8 h | 1 | 1 |
| MayMay | 59 | 34° | 17° | 10.2 h | 0 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 20° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 22° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 39° | 22° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 36° | 19° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 31° | 15° | 8.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 24° | 10° | 7.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 19° | 5° | 7.5 h | 1 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
28.40° N, 36.57° E · 768 m · Asia/Riyadh
Best time to visit Tabuk
The best time to visit Tabuk is from November to April. 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 39 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 17 mm fall in an average year.
Tabuk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tabuk in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–34 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Tabuk in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–39 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Tabuk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–36 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Tabuk in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tabuk for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tabuk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Tabuk: score 99 against 74. In March, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. March has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 99better |
| Day high | 31° | 24° |
| Night low | 15° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h | 8.7 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 2 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Tabuk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January18° · 8 h
In January, Tabuk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in January97February20° · 8 h
In February, Tabuk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in February99March24° · 9 h
In March, Tabuk is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in March85April29° · 10 h
In April, Tabuk is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in April59May34° · 10 h
In May, Tabuk is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in May50June37° · 11 h
In June, Tabuk is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in June50July38° · 11 h
In July, Tabuk is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in July50August39° · 10 h
In August, Tabuk is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in August50September36° · 10 h
In September, Tabuk is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in September74October31° · 8 h
In October, Tabuk is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in October96November24° · 8 h
In November, Tabuk is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabuk.
Tabuk in November95December19° · 8 h
In December, Tabuk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabuk.
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Tabuk vs. Aqaba
In October the holiday weather in Tabuk and Aqaba is about equally good (score 74 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in Aqaba as in Tabuk. Aqaba gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tabuk | Aqaba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | – | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Tabuk
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Tabuk 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.
Tabuk has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 20 min
- Distance
- 4,000 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tabuk
When is the best time to visit Tabuk?
The best time to visit Tabuk is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tabuk?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Tabuk?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 17 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tabuk get?
Tabuk gets around 3,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Tabuk in?
Tabuk uses the time zone Asia/Riyadh, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tabuk?
A nonstop flight from London to Tabuk takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tabuk?
Tabuk has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 94.
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