Rainy, cool weather draws crowds to Saudi Arabia's Al Baha during long weekend

As families enjoy a long weekend, Al Baha Region is experiencing an outstanding combination of steady rainfall and cooler temperatures

The cool weather makes it a popular destination for visitors and vacationers from across Saudi Arabia and beyond.

The skies over Al Baha are currently draped in clouds, delivering bursts of moderate to heavy rain and a noticeable drop in temperatures down to around 12 degrees Celsius.

Visitors flock to popular spots like Raghadan Forest and the parks of Al Qaim, Al Shukran, and Prince Hussam bin Saud, enjoying the crisp air blend with the spectacular views of waterfalls cascading down the mountains.

Security and service agencies have ramped up their preparations to welcome the growing number of visitors.

The National Center for Meteorology forecasts that this weather pattern will stick around until next Tuesday.