SA AlUla · Autumn

AlUla in October
what's the weather like?

October is a good time to visit. March is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 26.62°N 37.92°E
95°FMax temperature
2%Rainy days
10.9hSunshine / day

AlUla weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 95°F
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.4/10)

Should you visit AlUla in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 35°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%
🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 95°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: October is a good time to visit AlUla. March remains slightly better (+2.1 pts).

AlUla in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn in AlUla is often underrated: 35°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for AlUla

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January45°F70°F3%0.0in10.4h8.1/10
🌤️ February46°F72°F3%0.0in10.8h8.4/10
☀️ March55°F82°F3%0.0in11.1h9.4/10
☀️ April64°F90°F3%0.0in12.0h8.4/10
🥵 May72°F99°F1%0.0in13.0h6.9/10
🥵 June77°F106°F0%0.0in13.0h6.9/10
🥵 July77°F106°F0%0.0in13.0h6.9/10
🥵 August81°F108°F0%0.0in12.6h3.9/10
🥵 September77°F104°F0%0.0in11.3h6.9/10
☀️ October68°F95°F2%0.0in10.9h7.3/10
☀️ November59°F82°F5%0.0in10.1h9.1/10
🌤️ December50°F72°F3%0.0in10.0h8.3/10
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 October, AlUla averages 95°F, 2% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

October vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 9.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — AlUla in October

Is October a good time to visit AlUla?
October is an acceptable time for AlUla (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (9.4/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in AlUla in October?
Temperatures reach 95°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.9h/day.

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