Jabal Z̧alim, also known as Dhalm, is a hill in Saudi Arabia in the Makkah Region of Asia. It rises to 1,120 m and is a local high point in its area.
The hill sits in a dry part of western Saudi Arabia, where the surrounding landscape is generally open and arid. At this elevation, the summit is warm through the year, with very little rainfall and clear seasonal contrasts in temperature rather than in precipitation.
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Jabal Z̧alim lies in Saudi Arabia, within the Makkah Region. It is a hill rather than a mountain range, and its summit reaches 1,120 m. The surrounding country is typically dry, with sparse vegetation and broad open ground shaped by heat and limited rain.
In the local landscape, the hill rises above lower terrain rather than forming part of a long, named massif. For a walker, that usually means short approaches, wide views, and exposed slopes where sun and wind are the main factors to plan for.
Jabal Z̧alim is higher than this nearby summit and sits as the more prominent high point in the immediate area. The nearest named peak listed is lower and lies to the northeast, so the hill rises above its close surroundings rather than being part of a cluster of higher summits.
From Jabal Z̧alim, the highest named peak within 25 km is Aş Şafwah al Yamanīyah, which lies 18.1 km away to the NE and reaches 977 m. That means the summit outlook is likely to be dominated by lower, dry terrain, with only one higher nearby summit identified in the wider circle around the hill.
In clear weather, the open setting should give a broad view across the surrounding uplands and plains, with the nearest named high point appearing as a modest rise rather than a major skyline feature.
Jabal Z̧alim is described as a hill, not as part of a named mountain range with a documented list of peaks. No range hierarchy, cross-border span, or range high point is given for it, so it is best understood as a standalone local elevation in the Makkah Region.
Its significance is therefore local rather than regional: at 1,120 m, it is a clear high point in its immediate area, but there is no sourced range ranking to place it within a larger mountain system.
NASA POWER climate data for 2001–2020 suggest that conditions at the summit are warm all year. The warmest month is August, at about 34 °C, and the coldest is January, at about 15 °C. Every month is above freezing on average at the summit.
Rainfall is extremely low, at about 0 mm a year. The wettest month is April, with about 5 mm, while January is the driest at about 0 mm. In practice, this is a very dry hill environment with heat and sun as the main weather concerns.
Because the summit stays above freezing in every month, the main choice is comfort rather than snow or cold access. The cooler part of the year is generally the better time for walking in this region, while summer heat can make even short outings tiring.
For a simple visit, aim for the milder months and start early in the day. In the hottest season, exposed slopes can feel much warmer than the summit temperature alone suggests, especially with little shade and almost no rainfall to soften the terrain.
The landscape around Jabal Z̧alim is likely to be dry and sparsely vegetated, with hardy shrubs, open ground, and rock or gravel surfaces typical of arid hills in western Saudi Arabia. After rare rain, brief patches of green may appear, but the overall setting remains dry for most of the year.
Wildlife in such terrain is usually adapted to heat and limited water, so walkers may notice birds, small reptiles, and other desert-edge species rather than dense mountain fauna. Shade is limited, and the open slopes can feel exposed even when temperatures are moderate.
A short walk on Jabal Z̧alim should still be treated as an exposed hill outing. Wear sturdy footwear for rock and loose ground, carry a light layer for wind, and bring sun protection because shade is likely to be limited. In dry terrain, the main hazards are heat, glare, and uneven footing.
For mountain rescue in Saudi Arabia, call 911; 112 also works without a Saudi SIM. Download maps before setting out, since hill terrain can make navigation harder than it looks from below.
Jabal Z̧alim reaches 1,120 m and is also known as Dhalm. The nearest named higher ground in the wider area is not listed, but the nearest named peak recorded is lower: Aş Şafwah al Yamanīyah, at 977 m and 18.1 km to the NE.
The hill sits in the Makkah Region of Saudi Arabia, and its climate is defined more by heat and aridity than by seasonal rain. That makes it a local high point with a very dry summit environment.
How high is Jabal Z̧alim? It rises to 1,120 m.
Where is Jabal Z̧alim? It is in Saudi Arabia, in the Makkah Region.
What is another name for it? It is also called Dhalm.
What is the nearest named peak? Aş Şafwah al Yamanīyah lies 18.1 km to the NE and is lower, at 977 m.
What is the weather like on the summit? It is warm all year, with about 34 °C in August and about 15 °C in January, and almost no rain.
How is mobile phone coverage? Coverage in the hills is patchy and depends on the operator. On open ground a signal is more likely, while it often fails in deeper terrain or behind ridges. 112 reaches emergency services over any available network, and maps should be downloaded before setting out.
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