SeasonMapTaif weather in August
Saudi Arabia
August in Taif: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Taif · #839 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Taif climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 41% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 75 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Taif 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.
BusySaudi summer capital, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Taif'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 weatherTaif's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Taif in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Saudi summer capital
15 Jun – 5 Sep · usuallySchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyTaif is where the Hejaz goes when the coast becomes unbearable, and it has been the country's unofficial summer capital for a century. Rooms and the escarpment road both fill from mid-June. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Taif — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Taif?
Taif in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Taif?
- August in Taif: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Taif on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Taif in August?
- In August, Taif averages a daily high of 33.9°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 25.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taif in August?
- Taif has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 75 in August.
Other months in Taif
Warmer or cooler than Taif in August
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