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Taif Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Taif is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months to warm in the cooler months. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Taif, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in June to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Taif sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 238 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Taif shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in April, with an average of 36 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.9 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Taif Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Taif offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (10.7 hours daily) and February (8.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Forecast for Taif

Mon   Jan 13
21°C | 7°C
SE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
22°C | 9°C
W 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
22°C | 11°C
N 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Taif in Saudi Arabia

During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Taif have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February, June, July, October and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Taif?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Taif?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Taif?
    April tops the wettest month list with 36 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Taif?
    June is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Taif?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 321 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.