AlUla · WinterMonth summary
AlUla weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 70°F
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit AlUla in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: AlUla in January: 70°F and 10.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
AlUla in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, AlUla enjoys 21°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 45°F | 70°F | 3% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 46°F | 72°F | 3% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 55°F | 82°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 64°F | 90°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🥵 May | 72°F | 99°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 77°F | 106°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 77°F | 106°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 81°F | 108°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 77°F | 104°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 68°F | 95°F | 2% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 59°F | 82°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 50°F | 72°F | 3% | 0.0in | 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 January, AlUla averages 70°F, 3% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — AlUla in January
Is January a good time to visit AlUla?
January is an excellent time to visit AlUla (score 8.1/10). With 70°F, 10.4h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in AlUla in January?
With 70°F and 10.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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