Abha travel guide

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Abha is a city in Saudi Arabia. The capital of Asir province, its high altitude makes it a popular summer getaway for Saudis.

Abha in pictures

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Practical guide

See

Lookout at Mt Sooda. Trip to Habala Hanging Village - couple of hours. Trip to Turkish Fort - also couple of hours - fabulous views down a valley towards Yemen. Many older houses are made of mud brick, with slates sticking out to fend off the water. Many nests in bushes of weaver birds. Most hotels will put on tours if enough people are interested. Try driving down the road from near Jabal Sawda, 'Monkey Road' heading to Mohayil, or the road to Taif over the mountain range.

Do

The cable car. Climb up Jabal Sawda. Try to visit the airbase.

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Best time to visit Abha — climate

Jan: ~17°C daytime, 5 rainy days 17° JanFeb: ~19°C daytime, 1 rainy days 19° FebMar: ~19°C daytime, 12 rainy days 19° MarApr: ~23°C daytime, 6 rainy days 23° AprMay: ~26°C daytime, 6 rainy days 26° MayJun: ~29°C daytime, 0 rainy days 29° JunJul: ~28°C daytime, 2 rainy days 28° JulAug: ~26°C daytime, 15 rainy days 26° AugSep: ~26°C daytime, 3 rainy days 26° SepOct: ~23°C daytime, 0 rainy days 23° OctNov: ~20°C daytime, 1 rainy days 20° NovDec: ~17°C daytime, 4 rainy days 17° Dec

Weather in Abha

Fri 🌦️ 26° 18° 💧92%
Sat 🌦️ 27° 19° 💧78%
Sun 🌦️ 26° 18° 💧78%
Mon 🌤️ 29° 18° 💧6%
Tue ☁️ 28° 20° 💧37%
Wed 🌦️ 27° 20° 💧55%
Thu 🌦️ 24° 21° 💧33%

In Jul, Abha typically sees ~28°C daytime highs and 2 rainy days.

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