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Ta'if
City in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Ta'if is a historic city in the Makkah region, perched high in the Sarawat mountains and famed for its mild climate, fragrant rose gardens, and ancient souqs. The city is a summer retreat for Saudis and offers a unique blend of nature, tradition, and modernity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Makkah
Population
136,986
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
21.27°, 40.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$975
Local Cost
$533
Local Income
$900
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
40 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
101 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
0
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TIF
Distance
27 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 317 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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