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Tabuk Castle

Castle

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 essentials

Address: Tabuk Castle, Tabuk, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
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When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 4° - 17° 11° 8 mm mostly sunny 49% 3.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.4h
February Excellent 6° - 20° 13° 3 mm clear 41% 2.8 m/s 1.3 high 11.1h
March Excellent 10° - 24° 17° 6 mm clear 32% 3.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 15° - 30° 22° 3 mm clear 25% 3.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.7h
May Ideal 19° - 34° 26° 3 mm clear 21% 3.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.4h
June Ideal 22° - 37° 30° 0 mm clear 19% 3.5 m/s 2.9 extreme 13.8h
July Ideal 23° - 38° 31° 0 mm clear 20% 3.2 m/s 2.9 extreme 13.6h
August Ideal 23° - 38° 31° 0 mm clear 21% 3.2 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.0h
September Ideal 21° - 36° 29° 0 mm clear 23% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 16° - 31° 24° 6 mm clear 28% 2.7 m/s 1.5 very high 11.4h
November Ideal 10° - 24° 17° 12 mm clear 42% 2.5 m/s 1.0 high 10.6h
December Excellent 5° - 19° 12° 6 mm clear 47% 2.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.2h
Getting There & Around

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.