Tabuk climate
Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tabuk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1864 | 337 | 1151 | 70.3 | 3 |
| Feb | 2170 | 541 | 1355 | 10.1 | 2 |
| Mar | 2679 | 947 | 1763 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Apr | 3187 | 1355 | 2271 | 10.1 | 0 |
| May | 3596 | 1864 | 2780 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 39103 | 2170 | 3086 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 41106 | 2373 | 3289 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 41106 | 2374 | 3290 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 38101 | 2169 | 3085 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 3391 | 1762 | 2577 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1050 | 1763 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Dec | 2067 | 541 | 1254 | 20.1 | 1 |
| Year | 41106 | 337 | 2272 | 220.9 | 6 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 29% | 4.2 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 41% | 28% | 5.2 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 32% | 25% | 6.4 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 25% | 25% | 7.3 | 12:49 |
| May | 21% | 22% | 7.9 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 19% | 7% | 8.5 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 20% | 7% | 8.2 | 13:47 |
| Aug | 21% | 10% | 7.6 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 23% | 10% | 6.8 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 28% | 18% | 5.5 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 41% | 24% | 4.4 | 10:42 |
| Dec | 47% | 26% | 3.9 | 10:21 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Tabuk is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.6 °C38.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 61% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (7 mm0.3 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 19% in June to 49% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 7%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tabuk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and November and December: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 1 mm0.1 in to 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Tabuk
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1864 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 337 to 5 °C41 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2679 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 947 to 18 °C64 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 39103 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 2170 to 23 °C74 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2577 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1050 to 21 °C69 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Tabuk compares
Compared with Jerusalem, about 397 km to the north, Tabuk is on average 5.9 °C10.6 °F warmer and receives 94% less precipitation (22 mm0.9 in vs 358 mm14 in). The difference is largest in June (8.7 °C15.7 °F warmer).
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Tabuk is the 19th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 23rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Saudi Arabia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Samalut (Egypt, BWh), Al Fashn (Egypt, BWh) and Sabha (Libya, BWh).
Nearby places
- Hurghada 300 km · 25 °C78 °F · 9 mm0.3 in
- Qurayyat 334 km · 21 °C69 °F · 56 mm2.2 in
- Beersheba 361 km · 20 °C68 °F · 240 mm9.5 in
- Hebron 376 km · 16 °C61 °F · 240 mm9.5 in
- Khuraybat as Suq 392 km · 17 °C62 °F · 265 mm10 in
- Sakakah 394 km · 22 °C72 °F · 26 mm1.0 in
- Jerusalem 397 km · 16 °C62 °F · 358 mm14 in
- Amman 400 km · 18 °C64 °F · 187 mm7.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tabuk?
August is the warmest month in Tabuk, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tabuk?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tabuk?
January is the wettest month with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Tabuk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March and November and December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 875 m, while Tabuk lies at about 768 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.