SeasonMapAbha weather in September
Saudi Arabia
September in Abha: warm, rainy — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Abha · #409 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Abha climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 108 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Abha in September
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.
Peak crowdsAseer Summer Season, Saudi National Day, school holidays in 3 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).
Fair weatherAbha's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Abha in September
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 ↗
- Holiday
Saudi National Day
23–24 SepNational holidayCrowdedClosuresFlags on every car and a long weekend that sends Saudi families back up to the Asir mountains. Offices close and the road up to Soudah crawls. Source ↗
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Abha in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Abha?
- September in Abha: warm, rainy — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Abha on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Abha in September?
- In September, Abha averages a daily high of 25.3°C and a low of 16°C, with about 107.6 mm of rain over roughly 23 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Abha in September?
- Abha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in September.