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Tabuk in October

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

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 15°C (59°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 (Nov–Mar). 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
  • TabukHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 2 days
  • North-west highlands and desert, Saudi Arabia · AlUla, Hegra, Tabuk, Hailbest weather

    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
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 Tabuk, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 2

    Jan: 2

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

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

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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