Tabālah Travel Guide

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.

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.

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Why Visit Tabālah?
Top Things to Do
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

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Population

5,151

Infrastructure & Convenience

Rural roads and limited public transit; guided travel recommended for remote areas.

Popularity

Rarely visited by international tourists; mainly domestic cultural and nature visitors.

Known For

Mountain scenery, terraced agriculture, Asir traditional architecture, cooler climate, local markets, hiking, rural villages, tribal culture

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.

Top Things to Do in Tabālah

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 - 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.

Spring

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.

Rainy Season

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.

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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.

Best Time to Visit

OctoberFebruaryMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

12° – 26°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.0h daylight

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.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 28°

43%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

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.

94 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

38%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

36%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

23° – 37°

25%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

25° – 39°

16%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

26° – 39°

21%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

26° – 39°

24%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

23° – 38°

18%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 34°

22%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

15° – 30°

39%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 27°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

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