AlUla · SummerMonth summary
AlUla weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°C – 42°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit AlUla in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: AlUla in August: 0% rain, 12.6h of sunshine. Better to wait for March.
By trip type
AlUla in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Good period — 41°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In the height of summer, AlUla sees high temperatures (42°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
Browse by month
All months for AlUla
Annual table
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 7°C | 21°C | 3% | 0.2 | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 8°C | 22°C | 3% | 0.2 | 10.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 13°C | 28°C | 3% | 0.3 | 11.1h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 18°C | 32°C | 3% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🥵 May | 22°C | 37°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 25°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 25°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 27°C | 42°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.6h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 25°C | 40°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 35°C | 2% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 15°C | 28°C | 5% | 0.4 | 10.1h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 10°C | 22°C | 3% | 0.2 | 10.0h | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, AlUla averages 42°C, 0% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.9/10.
See methodology →
Comparison
August vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — AlUla in August
Is August a good time to visit AlUla?
August is not recommended for AlUla (score 3.9/10). With 0% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine, consider March (9.4/10) instead.
Is it too hot in AlUla in August?
Temperatures reach 42°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
Accommodation
Find a place to stay in AlUla
Find places to stay in AlUla in August
Search on Hotels.com
Activities & tours
Activities and tours in AlUla
Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences.
Browse activities on GetYourGuide
Flights
Find a flight to AlUla
Compare flights from all airlines.
Search flights
←
Explore also
Similar destinations in August
Cairo
Aqaba
Abu Dhabi🌍 Top destinations
Other top destinations in August
Puerto Vallarta
Banjul
Santiago
TrinidadWeather rankings
Compare destinations by weather
Best in EuropeGuides & comparisons