Tabuk Castle

Castle Historic fortress in Tabuk city

Tabuk Castle crowns the old town in Tabuk Province and dates to several Ottoman and pre-Ottoman phases; visitors come for fortress walls, city views and local history displays.

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Tabuk Castle
Tabuk Castle, Tabuk, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
28.3972, 36.5789

How to Get to Tabuk Castle #

Tabuk Castle is located in Tabuk city center and is accessible by local roads; the nearest airport is Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport (Tabuk). Local taxis and rental cars serve the site.

Tips for Visiting Tabuk Castle #

  • Carry plenty of water and sun protection-the desert heat can be extreme in summer.
  • Visit early morning to see the castle's stonework glow in low light and to avoid the heat of midday.
  • Respect local rules; some parts of the castle complex are protected and can be fragile.

Best Time to Visit Tabuk Castle #

Best visited in winter months to avoid extreme summer heat.

Winter
November-March · 10-25°C
Most comfortable temperatures for daytime exploration and photography.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 20-30°C
Moderate temperatures but sometimes windy.

Weather & Climate near Tabuk Castle #

Climate

Tabuk Castle'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 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 125 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 30°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 34°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 37°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 38°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 38°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 36°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 31°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

November

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

95 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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