When to go · Abha
Abha in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, foggy; some roads icy).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- High
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, foggy; some roads icy).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- AbhaHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 1 day
- Asir mountains, Saudi Arabia · Abha, Rijal Almaa, Al-Baha, Taifcool
2,000 m+: the summer escape, 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) with afternoon storms and fog; cold in winter.2,000 m+: the summer escape, 68–86 °F (20–30 °C) with afternoon storms and fog; cold in winter.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- High
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- High
Saudi Arabia overall: Cool; peak for AlUla, Hegra and desert camping. Bring a layer.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abha, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Dec: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 1 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Dec: High
May: Medium
Prices
Dec: High
May: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 1
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, foggy; some roads icy).
May: Inside Abha's best window: May–Sep.
Abha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket