Tabālah City
City in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
Tabālah offers access to Asir’s mountain air and terraced farms; visitors pass through for cooler highland scenery, local markets and traditional southern Saudi architecture. It’s a base for hikes into nearby ridgelines and for watching everyday market trade.
Tabālah at a Glance#
Costs: Low: $40-90 per day - low-cost local amenities; accommodation and services are basic outside tourist hubs.
Safety: Generally safe, conservative region - relatively safe region with conservative social norms; respect local customs.
Best Time: October-March - mild weather outside the intense summer heat makes fall and winter best.
Why Visit Tabālah?#
Highland Asir landscapes frame this town, whose appeal lies in cool mountain air, terraced agriculture and Asiri cultural traditions such as the geometric wall art Al-Qatt Al-Asiri. Hiking routes into juniper forests and visits to nearby mountain villages reveal distinctive architecture and local hospitality, while markets offer traditional foods and handicrafts. The town provides access to the quieter, more rural side of southwestern Saudi Arabia’s highlands.
Best Time to Visit Tabālah#
Tabālah benefits from milder, more temperate weather than much of Saudi Arabia; visit in winter or spring for hiking and comfortable days. Summer brings humid rains and greener scenery but wetter trails.
November - February
10°C to 22°C (50°F to 72°F)
Mild, pleasant weather ideal for hiking and exploring Asir’s landscapes without extreme heat.
March - May
20°C to 32°C (68°F to 90°F)
Warming, generally dry days - good for trail walking before the wettest months arrive.
June - October
22°C to 30°C (72°F to 86°F)
Higher humidity and frequent summer rains make the region lush; some tracks can become muddy and slippery.
Tabālah's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 33 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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How to Get to Tabālah#
How to Get Around Tabālah#
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