Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Weather & Climate 2026

BWh Hot Desert

Monthly climate averages for Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia experiences average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 1 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: May–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
7.9/10
Best: April, May, October, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 30°C / 14°C
Feels Like 27°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 1
Rainfall 2 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 32%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Frost Days 2 days
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
39°C
August
Avg Low23°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High18°C
Rain1days
Driest Month
0days
May
Avg High35°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
May (Gusts 38)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, August, December due to less favorable weather conditions.

Sun Position
Sunrise 05:37
Daylight 13.9h
Sunset 19:34

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Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Continent
Asia
City
Tabuk
Population
667K
Coordinates
28.40°, 36.57°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 1 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 1 days/mo

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

48°C 42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 18°C / 3°C . Feb: 20°C / 5°C . Mar: 25°C / 9°C . Apr: 30°C / 13°C . May: 35°C / 18°C . Jun: 38°C / 21°C . Jul: 39°C / 23°C . Aug: 39°C / 23°C . Sep: 37°C / 20°C . Oct: 32°C / 15°C . Nov: 25°C / 10°C . Dec: 20°C / 5°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 2 mm. Feb: 4 mm. Mar: 4 mm. Apr: 2 mm. May: 4 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 1 mm. Nov: 2 mm. Dec: 1 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 49%. Feb: 41%. Mar: 32%. Apr: 25%. May: 21%. Jun: 21%. Jul: 23%. Aug: 24%. Sep: 26%. Oct: 32%. Nov: 45%. Dec: 50%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 9h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 4.

Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Fair
Temp
18°C / 3°C
Feels Like
14°C / 0°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
49% Moderate
UV
4.6 Moderate
February
Good
Temp
20°C / 5°C
Feels Like
16°C / 1°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
41% Moderate
UV
5.7 High
March
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 9°C
Feels Like
22°C / 5°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
32% Comfortable
UV
6.8 High
April best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 13°C
Feels Like
28°C / 10°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
25% Comfortable
UV
7.8 Very High
May best
Excellent
Temp
35°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 15°C
Rain
0days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.5h Excellent
Humidity
21% Comfortable
UV
8.1 Very High
June
Good
Temp
38°C / 21°C
Feels Like
36°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.9h Excellent
Humidity
21% Comfortable
UV
8.3 Very High
July
Good
Temp
39°C / 23°C
Feels Like
38°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
23% Comfortable
UV
8.3 Very High
August
Fair
Temp
39°C / 23°C
Feels Like
38°C / 22°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
24% Comfortable
UV
8.1 Very High
September
Good
Temp
37°C / 20°C
Feels Like
36°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
26% Comfortable
UV
7.5 Very High
October best
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 15°C
Feels Like
30°C / 14°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
32% Comfortable
UV
6.3 High
November best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 10°C
Feels Like
22°C / 8°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
45% Moderate
UV
5 Moderate
December
Fair
Temp
20°C / 5°C
Feels Like
16°C / 3°C
Rain
1days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
50% Moderate
UV
4.3 Moderate
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 18°C / 3°C 14°C / 0°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 9.4h Good 49% Moderate 4.6 Moderate Fair View Details
February 20°C / 5°C 16°C / 1°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 10.1h Excellent 41% Moderate 5.7 High Good View Details
March 25°C / 9°C 22°C / 5°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 10.8h Excellent 32% Comfortable 6.8 High Excellent View Details
April best 30°C / 13°C 28°C / 10°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 11.7h Excellent 25% Comfortable 7.8 Very High Excellent View Details
May best 35°C / 18°C 32°C / 15°C 0days (4 mm) Excellent 12.5h Excellent 21% Comfortable 8.1 Very High Excellent View Details
June 38°C / 21°C 36°C / 19°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.9h Excellent 21% Comfortable 8.3 Very High Good View Details
July 39°C / 23°C 38°C / 21°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.8h Excellent 23% Comfortable 8.3 Very High Good View Details
August 39°C / 23°C 38°C / 22°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.2h Excellent 24% Comfortable 8.1 Very High Fair View Details
September 37°C / 20°C 36°C / 19°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.1h Excellent 26% Comfortable 7.5 Very High Good View Details
October best 32°C / 15°C 30°C / 14°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 10.6h Excellent 32% Comfortable 6.3 High Excellent View Details
November best 25°C / 10°C 22°C / 8°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 9.6h Good 45% Moderate 5 Moderate Excellent View Details
December 20°C / 5°C 16°C / 3°C 1days (1 mm) Excellent 9.2h Good 50% Moderate 4.3 Moderate Fair View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Tabuk are April, May, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Tabuk, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Tabuk is August, with average daytime highs of 39°C (103°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Tabuk is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Tabuk is February, averaging 4mm of precipitation across 1 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Tabuk receives approximately 133 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Tabuk.
The least favorable months to visit Tabuk are January, February, August, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Tabuk is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Tabuk is 32%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Tabuk rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 2 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Tabuk are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Tabuk averages 23 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 13%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Tabuk is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Tabuk has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Tabuk ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 27°C (81°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Tabuk. It earns a climate score of 7.7/10 with Good.
For June in Tabuk, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 38°C (100°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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