Tabālah

Town

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.

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Tabālah essentials

Country: Saudi Arabia
Driest months: Oct-Dec
Pay in: Rial (ر.س)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 999

Tabālah at a Glance

Local Time
6:25 AM
GMT+3
Population
5,151

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.

Asir province is one of Saudi Arabia’s few regions with green, terraced mountains and cooler climates.

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.

Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Winter

November - February10°C to 22°C (50°F to 72°F)

Mild, pleasant weather ideal for hiking and exploring Asir’s landscapes without extreme heat.

Spring

March - May20°C to 32°C (68°F to 90°F)

Warming, generally dry days - good for trail walking before the wettest months arrive.

Rainy Season

June - October22°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.

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 117 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
OctoberFebruaryMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 16 mm clear 49% 2.6 m/s 1.6 very high 11.0h
February Ideal 14° - 28° 21° 8 mm clear 43% 2.7 m/s 2.0 very high 11.4h
March Ideal 17° - 30° 24° 33 mm mostly sunny 38% 3.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
April Ideal 20° - 33° 26° 27 mm mostly sunny 36% 2.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.5h
May Ideal 23° - 37° 30° 29 mm mostly sunny 25% 2.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.9h
June Excellent 25° - 39° 32° 10 mm mostly sunny 16% 2.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.2h
July Excellent 26° - 39° 32° 10 mm mostly sunny 21% 3.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.1h
August Excellent 26° - 39° 32° 18 mm mostly sunny 24% 3.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.7h
September Ideal 23° - 38° 30° 15 mm clear 18% 2.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
October Ideal 19° - 34° 26° 11 mm clear 22% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
November Ideal 15° - 30° 23° 11 mm clear 39% 2.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.1h
December Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 11 mm clear 46% 2.3 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Tabālah

By Air
By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Tabālah

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