SeasonMapAbha weather in August
Saudi Arabia
August in Abha: hot, soaked — fine if you can take 27 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Abha · #844 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Abha climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 209 mm / 8.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 70 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Abha in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAseer Summer Season, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Abha's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAbha's best weather comes in March, April and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Abha in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Cloud on the escarpment
15 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyFog seasonRiskCloud piles against the Asir escarpment through the summer and spills over the rim most afternoons, so the view from the cable car is often a wall of white. It is also what keeps the town cool. Source ↗
- Festival
Aseer Summer Season
25 Jun – 1 SepMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThe region runs a summer programme of concerts, heritage markets and mountain events while the rest of the country hides indoors. Gulf families arrive from late June and hotel rooms go months ahead. Source ↗
Where is Abha?
Abha in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Abha?
- August in Abha: hot, soaked — fine if you can take 27 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Abha on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Abha in August?
- In August, Abha averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 17.2°C, with about 209 mm of rain over roughly 26.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Abha in August?
- Abha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in August.