Coldest Cities in Saudi Arabia

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Saudi Arabia

1 Turaif 15 66°F

2 Ţurayf 15 66°F

3 Qurayyat 20 68°F

4 Sarāt ‘Abīdah 11 68°F

5 Al Bahah 02 69°F

6 Abha 11 70°F

7 Ţubarjal 20 70°F

8 Ta’if 14 70°F

9 Khamis Mushait 11 71°F

10 Tabuk 19 71°F

11 Ash Shafā 14 71°F

12 Sabt Alalayah 11 71°F

13 Taymā’ 19 72°F

14 Ha'il 13 72°F

15 Ḩaql 20 72°F

16 Şuwayr 20 72°F

17 Al-`Ula 05 73°F

18 Arar 15 73°F

19 Sakakah 20 73°F

20 Turubah 13 73°F

21 Baq‘ā’ 13 74°F

22 An Nimas 11 74°F

23 Al Hadā 14 75°F

24 Najrān 16 75°F

25 Al ‘Aqīq 02 75°F

26 Al Fuwayliq 08 75°F

27 ‘Uyūn al Jiwā’ 08 76°F

28 Adh Dhibiyah 08 76°F

29 Tanūmah 08 76°F

30 Al Mulaydā’ 08 77°F

31 Qibah 08 77°F

32 Buraydah 08 77°F

33 Al Wajh 19 77°F

34 Duba 19 77°F

35 Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá 08 77°F

36 Al Bukayrīyah 08 77°F

37 Al Khabrā’ 08 77°F

38 Dukhnah 08 77°F

39 Riyāḑ al Khabrā’ 08 77°F

40 Unaizah 08 77°F

41 Ayn Ibn Fuhayd 08 77°F

42 Az Zulfī 10 77°F

43 Al Mithnab 08 78°F

44 Ar Rass 08 78°F

45 Ad Dawādimī 10 78°F

46 Al Arţāwīyah 10 78°F

47 Al Mindak 02 78°F

48 Rumāḩ 10 78°F

49 Qaisumah 06 78°F

50 ‘Uqlat aş Şuqūr 08 78°F

51 Shaqra 10 78°F

52 Fayfā’ 17 78°F

53 Hafar Al-Batin 06 78°F

54 Sājir 10 78°F

55 Marāt 10 78°F

56 Tumayr 10 78°F

57 Ad Dir‘īyah 10 78°F

58 ‘Irqah 10 78°F

59 Farasān 17 79°F

60 Khaybar 05 79°F

61 Al Jubayl 06 79°F

62 As Saffānīyah 06 79°F

63 Raḩīmah 06 79°F

64 Al Ju‘aymah 06 79°F

65 Jizan 17 79°F

66 Al Khafjī 06 79°F

67 Al Qaţīf 06 79°F

68 ‘Inak 06 79°F

69 Mulayjah 06 79°F

70 Tārūt 06 79°F

71 Umluj 19 79°F

72 Al Awjām 06 79°F

73 Al ‘Awwāmīyah 06 79°F

74 At Tūbī 06 79°F

75 Şafwá 06 79°F

76 Tabālah 11 79°F

77 Umm as Sāhik 06 79°F

78 Dammam 06 79°F

79 Sayhāt 06 79°F

80 Dhahran 06 79°F

81 Afif 10 80°F

82 Khobar 06 80°F

83 Şabyā 17 80°F

84 Thuqbah 06 80°F

85 Turabah 14 80°F

86 Abqaiq 06 80°F

87 Abū ‘Arīsh 17 80°F

88 Al Baţţālīyah 06 80°F

89 Al Hufūf 06 80°F

90 Al Jafr 06 80°F

91 Al Markaz 06 80°F

92 Al Mubarraz 06 80°F

93 Al Munayzilah 06 80°F

94 Al Muţayrifī 06 80°F

95 Al Qārah 06 80°F

96 Al Qurayn 06 80°F

97 Aţ Ţaraf 06 80°F

98 Julayjilah 06 80°F

99 Mizhirah 17 80°F

100 Ad Dilam 10 80°F

The coldest cities in Saudi Arabia experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Turaif has an average annual temperature of just 66°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 66°F average, Turaif experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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