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Tabuk in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very hot).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
38°C (100°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Saudi Arabia overall
Prices
Low
Saudi Arabia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Tabuk

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very hot).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • TabukHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • North-west highlands and desert, Saudi Arabia · AlUla, Hegra, Tabuk, Hailhot

    Near-freezing desert nights in December–January (snow some years on Jabal al-Lawz near Tabuk); hot but dry summers.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
Low
Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
Low

Saudi Arabia overall: The hottest month; only for Asir, diving or business trips.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 38 °C (100 °F)

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0 (better)

    Jan: 2

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very hot).

January: Inside Tabuk's best window: Nov–Mar.

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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