Costs
USD $45-90 per day
Low-to-moderate costs; car travel raises expenses.
Safety
Conservative and generally safe
Low street crime; observe conservative local customs and dress codes.
Best Time
October-March (cool season)
October-March offers milder daytime temperatures and more comfortable travel.
Located at 28.25849°N,42.92457°E; a small provincial market town in northern Saudi Arabia.
Local Time
2:48 PM
GMT+3
Weather
Population
28,279

Why Visit Turubah?#

Set amid rugged hills and date palms, this town appeals to travelers who want an off-the-beaten-track look at Saudi Arabia’s mountain life, with traditional souks and Najdi-style mud-brick architecture. Local festivals and camel or livestock markets offer a clear view of regional customs, while nearby wadis and hiking routes draw outdoor-minded visitors. Short stays often include tasting home-style rice dishes and lingering in neighborhood coffeehouses where locals meet.

Best Time to Visit Turubah#

Turubah swings from cool, dry winters to brutally hot summers typical of interior Saudi Arabia; spring and autumn are the most agreeable for outdoor exploring. Plan activities around midday heat in summer.

Winter

December - February

5°C - 20°C (41°F - 68°F)

Cool, pleasantly dry mornings and mild afternoons - the most comfortable time for hiking and exploring without summer heat.

Spring / Autumn

March - May & October - November

15°C - 35°C (59°F - 95°F)

Warm days and cooler nights with low humidity; ideal for scenic drives and outdoor markets before temperatures spike in summer.

Summer

June - September

30°C - 45°C (86°F - 113°F)

Intense heat and strong sun - fine for early-morning activities but avoid midday; water, shade, and air-conditioning become necessities.

Climate

Turubah's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 43°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberMayMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 31°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 37°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
23° 41°
13%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
25° 42°
13%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 43°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
25° 43°
14%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
22° 40°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 34°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

How to Get to Turubah#

By Air
By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Turubah#

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Where to Stay in Turubah#

Budget

Turubah town - SAR 80-250/night

Turubah has very few formal hotels; budget options are sparse and often basic guesthouses or furnished apartments.

Al Eairy (regional budget chain) - Simple furnished apartments, small towns.

Local guesthouses (Turubah area) - Very limited, small local properties.

Mid-Range

Nearest city (Hail) - SAR 200-450/night

Mid-range properties are usually in larger nearby cities (Hail); Turubah itself has few established three-star hotels.

Novotel Hail (nearest larger-city option) - Modern mid-range hotel in Hail.

Al Muhaidb properties (regional) - Comfortable regional hotel chain options.

Luxury

Hail / Taif (nearest) - SAR 500+/night

True luxury properties aren’t common in Turubah; book at established hotels in Hail or Taif for high-end amenities.

Larger chain hotels in regional cities - Full-service international properties nearby.

International luxury chains (regional) - Book in Hail or Taif for premium stays.

Nearby Cities #