When to go · Abha

Abha in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, foggy; some roads icy).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: High; Saudi Arabia overall
Prices: High; Saudi Arabia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Abha

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, foggy; some roads icy).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AbhaHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 1 day
Asir mountains, Saudi Arabia · Abha, Rijal Almaa, Al-Baha, Taifcool
2,000 m+: the summer escape, 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) with afternoon storms and fog; cold in winter.2,000 m+: the summer escape, 68–86 °F (20–30 °C) with afternoon storms and fog; cold in winter.

Saudi Arabia overall: Cool; peak for AlUla, Hegra and desert camping. Bring a layer.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abha, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, foggy; some roads icy).

May: Inside Abha's best window: May–Sep.

Abha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.