Chilly November weather revives traditional gatherings in Turaif

Chilly weather has returned to Turaif in the Northern Borders region with the start of November, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures, especially at night and in the early morning. This has revived the traditional gatherings, a key feature of winter social life in the governorate.

With the onset of colder weather, these gatherings regain their winter character, as locals come together to socialize and enjoy Saudi coffee, reflecting the region’s longstanding traditions of hospitality and social connection.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) captured scenes from these gatherings, showing heaters placed at the center of seating areas and Saudi coffee being served to guests, illustrating how these traditions are closely tied to the cold season and play a central role in bringing the community together on winter nights.

Turaif is distinguished by its location in the far north of the Kingdom and its elevation of over 800 meters above sea level, making it one of the areas most affected by cold air masses during winter. The governorate experiences significant drops in temperature, particularly during December, January, and February.

According to statistics from the National Center for Meteorology covering the period from 1985 to 2025, Turaif leads Saudi cities in the number of frost days, recording 720 days, and has seen temperatures as low as minus 8 degrees Celsius during this period.

During severe cold spells, the governorate witnesses the formation of frost and freezing of water in exposed areas, scenes that highlight the distinctive winter climate of the Kingdom’s northern regions.