SeasonMapTaif weather in December
Saudi Arabia
December in Taif: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Taif · #27 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Taif in December
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Taif climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 80 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Taif in December
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.
Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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).
Best weatherTaif's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Taif?
- December in Taif: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Taif on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Taif in December?
- In December, Taif averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 11.6 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taif in December?
- Taif has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 80 in December.
Other months in Taif
Warmer or cooler than Taif in December
Similar destinations in Middle East — December
Within 300 km: Jeddah's Red Sea dive season around 1 Oct – 31 May, and Mecca's Entry restricted to Muslims on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.