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Abha in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Saudi Arabia: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Saudi Arabia overall
Prices
Medium
Saudi Arabia overall

Verdict

MixedSaudi Arabia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Saudi Arabia: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • AbhaHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 5 days
  • Asir mountains, Saudi Arabia · Abha, Rijal Almaa, Al-Baha, Taiffine

    2,000 m+: the summer escape, 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) with afternoon storms and fog; cold in winter.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Ramadan big impact

    About 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (lunar, moves yearly — check) · Saudi Arabia

    No eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight (non-Muslims too); restaurants open at sunset (iftar) and stay open late; shops close in the afternoon and reopen until 01:00–02:00; offices work short hours.

  • Eid al-Fitr big impact

    About 9–13 Mar 2027 (lunar — check) · Saudi Arabia

    Several days of public holiday; flights and hotels full, government offices closed; fireworks and events.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
Medium
Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
Medium

Saudi Arabia overall: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Mar: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)

    May: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 5 (better)

    May: 6

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    May: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 2

    May: 1

March: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Saudi Arabia: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.

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

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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