SeasonMapTaif weather in September
Saudi Arabia
September in Taif: hot, dry — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Taif · #811 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Taif climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 6 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 30% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 71 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Taif 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 crowdsSaudi summer capital, Saudi National Day, school holidays in 3 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, March and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Taif in September
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 ↗
- Holiday
Saudi National Day
23–24 SepNational holidayCrowdedClosures23 September closes offices and puts flags on everything. It falls just as the summer crowds thin, so the town gets one more busy weekend before it goes quiet. 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Taif?
- September in Taif: hot, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Taif on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Taif in September?
- In September, Taif averages a daily high of 33.8°C and a low of 23.1°C, with about 6.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taif in September?
- Taif has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 71 in September.
Other months in Taif
Warmer or cooler than Taif in September
Similar destinations in Middle East — September
Within 300 km: Mecca's Entry restricted to Muslims on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Jeddah's Saudi National Day on 23–24 Sep.