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Abha in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Saudi Arabia: Heat easing late in the month; Riyadh Season and AlUla events begin.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Medium
Saudi Arabia overall
Prices
Medium
Saudi Arabia overall

Verdict

GoodSaudi Arabia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Saudi Arabia: Heat easing late in the month; Riyadh Season and AlUla events begin.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • AbhaHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 2 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.

Crowds and prices

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

Saudi Arabia overall: Heat easing late in the month; Riyadh Season and AlUla events begin.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 26 °C (79 °F)

    May: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 2 (better)

    May: 6

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 1

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Saudi Arabia: Heat easing late in the month; Riyadh Season and AlUla events begin.

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

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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