Best Time to Visit Ta'if, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Ta'if is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Ta'if for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April and June–July and September and December–February; the wetter half falls in March and May and August and October–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.4°C / 57.9°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in June, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (April) to 32 mm / 1.3 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ta'if, Makkah, Saudi Arabia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ta'if's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4°C57.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 15.8°C60.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.5°C65.3°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.1°C70°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 24.5°C76.1°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 27.5°C81.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 26.3°C79.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 21.8°C71.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 17.9°C64.2°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.3°C59.5°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ta'if?
The best time to visit Ta'if for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and the driest is April with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ta'if's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ta'if?
The rainy season at Ta'if, Makkah runs through March and May and August and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 10 mm / 0.4 in. The wettest single month is May (32 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the driest month in Ta'if?
The driest month in Ta'if is April, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.1°C / 70°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ta'if?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ta'if — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 32 mm / 1.3 in in May, and the coldest month averages 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
Is Ta'if climate different from Saudi Arabia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ta'if figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Saudi Arabia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ta'if specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.