climate, tempered by altitude, with very mild winters and hot summers. The rains, which are scarce, are more likely in spring, between March and May, and then return in midsummer, in July and August.
The city is located in the extreme south of Saudi Arabia, at 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) above sea level and 18 degrees north latitude, and is the capital of the province of 'Asir.
We are on the same plateau where Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, is located, though further to the north. Near the city, to the west, are the
, 3,015 metres (9,892 ft) high, is not far away. Beyond the mountains, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) away, lies the Red Sea coast.
that falls is not high, the landscape is quite green, because at least in spring and summer, the rains are quite frequent, furthermore, the temperatures are not as high as in the rest of Saudi Arabia, and therefore evaporation is lower. Anyway, in the mountains west of the city the rains are more abundant, and trees grow there. Streams flow down from these mountains, allowing irrigation in the city of Abha.
With the latest available data (relating to the period 1991-2020), the city of Abha, like the others in Saudi Arabia, also falls within the hot desert climate - BWh according to the
classification, however, in previous decades, when rainfall amounted to 270 mm (10.6 in) per year and the average annual temperature was below 18 °C (64.5 °F), it fell within the cold semi-arid, or steppe (BSk) climate.
, Abha is the least hot city in Saudi Arabia, together with al-Bāha, located further north and still in the mountains. However, the humidity makes the heat quite muggy, plus, during the day it can sometimes get very hot. The records from June to September are 34/35 °C (93/95 °F).
In July and August, the least sunny months, thunderstorms often break out, although sometimes only with thunder and lightning, i.e. without rain.
is very mild, it can sometimes be a little cold, especially at night. In January 1992 the temperature dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14 °C, with a minimum of
8 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
12.9 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
21.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
12.3 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.5 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
34.9 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.4 °C and a maximum of
25.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
39 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
15.4 °C and a maximum of
28.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
26.1 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.3 °C, with a minimum of
17.2 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.4 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
22.1 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.9 °C, with a minimum of
17.2 °C and a maximum of
30.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25.9 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.6 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.1 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.3 °C, with a minimum of
12.3 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.3 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
November is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.8 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
21.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
2 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.