AlUla, Saudi ArabiaQuick decision
When to visit AlUla?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–28°C in March
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
August (0%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Hegra (Mada'in Salih)Oct–Mar — Saudi Petra, UNESCO Nabataean tombs carved in sandstone.
Elephant Rock & desertOct–Mar — sculpted rock formations, sunset views.
AlUla Moments FestivalDec–Mar — art installations, concerts, cultural events.
StargazingYear-round — desert with no light pollution, spectacular nights.
Monthly climate data
AlUla weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 32°C, 2% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 41°C, 0% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 34°C, 2% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 22°C, 3% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
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Tip : May, June offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 3% rainy days and 28°C.
August is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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