Snow Fall in Saudi – Top 8 Coldest Cities
You will be Surprised to know That There Are Regions Within Saudi Arabia where you can experience Snowfall During Winters.
Saudi Arabia is a desert country located in Southwest Asia. The Persian Gulf borders the peninsula in the east and the Red Sea in the west. However, Saudi Arabia is blessed with regions that experience winter in the most authentic harshest forms.
Coldest Winter Places To Experience In Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom owns at least eight small yet important towns and cities where people come to enjoy and experience winter within the Kingdom.
- Turaif
Located at the Kingdom’s northern border near Jordan, Turaif is the coldest winter place in Saudi Arabia. Turaif has a record of its lowest temperature ever at -12 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest winter place on the Arabian Peninsula.
- Sakaka
Sakaka too is in the north of the country and is the capital of Al Jawf territory. Here the winters are cold and harsh. The history of Al-Jawf dates back more than four thousand years. It is the home of many historic & prehistoric archaeological sites such Za’bal Castle & Well, the Omar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque, located in Dowmat Al-Jandal and Mard Castle (just south of Sakaka). There are also the ancient Rajajil standing stones in Sakaka, dating back nearly 6,000 years.
- Abha
Abha is quite famous and indeed a popular tourist destination of Saudi Arabia. Sitting at an elevation of around a whopping 2,270m, Abha is one of the highest inhabited cities in the country. Nestled in the midst of the Sarawat mountains, the city has some of the most pleasant climates to be found anywhere in the Kingdom.
A visit to Abha is never complete without visiting the neighboring city of Al-Sooda. And Rijal Almaa.
Al-Sooda is a 30-minute drive from Abha airport and is located in the Sirwat mountains at an elevation of 3000 meters from sea level.
The highlight of a visit to Al-Sooda is the 7-km long cable car ride from Sirwat mountains to the Tahama village, where one can enjoy the peace and nature during the cable car ride.
- Rafha This northern city often experiences snowfall and is located on the border of Iraq. Rafha is quite like a western winter destination after a snowfall.
- Riyadh
Riyadh may appear as a surprise to those who have experienced its harsh summer above 50 degrees. Riyadh deserves to be noted as one of coldest cities in kingdom where temperature may drop to zero degrees in winter. Tourists can visit the places like wadi Hanifa, Wadi Nemar, Diriyah, Edge of the world etc which falls within the city limits.
- Tabuk
This city is the capital of the Saudi region bordering Jordan. If you love snowfall, then Tabuk is one of the coldest winter places where you should go. And a trip to the city during winter when covered with thin layer snow is a drive over sand; the region experiences temperatures of minus 4 degrees celsius.
- Arar
Arar city was built in 1951 and lay atop a large limestone plateau located in northern Saudi Arabia near the Iraqi border.
The town experiences what is described as soft snowfall but never sub-zero temperatures. Arar is known for its rich grazing lands used for sheep and camel farming.
- Hail
Hail, a northwestern city, lies at an elevation of 950 meters from sea level. This elevation makes it a year-round popular tourist destination. The city is also famous for its agriculture, producing grains, fruits, and dates.
This winter, plan a trip to any one of these places and experience the wonders and options a Saudi coldest winter place has on the offer.
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