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AlUla weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Nov–MarBest time to visit

When to go to AlUla

Nov–Mar is dry and cool (10–25 °C); Dec–Jan has festivals and peak prices. Jun–Aug is extremely hot, over 40 °C.

AlUla weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
5°15°25°35°45°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January22°C71°F6°C43°F6 mm42%Pleasant
February25°C76°F8°C46°F1 mm34%Pleasant
March29°C84°F12°C53°F3 mm26%Pleasant
April34°C92°F16°C61°F2 mm22%Hot
May38°C101°F21°C69°F1 mm17%Very hot
June42°C107°F24°C74°F0 mm14%Very hot
July43°C109°F25°C77°F0 mm17%Very hot
August43°C110°F26°C79°F0 mm17%Very hot
September41°C106°F24°C75°F0 mm17%Very hot
October36°C96°F20°C68°F1 mm23%Hot
November28°C83°F14°C56°F5 mm36%Pleasant
December23°C74°F8°C47°F4 mm41%Pleasant

Best months across Saudi Arabia

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
MeccaNov–FebJun (44°C)
RiyadhNov–MarJul (44°C)
JeddahNov–MarJun (42°C)
MedinaNov–MarAug (45°C)
AlUlaNov–MarAug (43°C)
DammamNov–MarJul (42°C)
AbhaApr–Jun, Sep–OctJun (30°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit AlUla?

Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is dry and cool (10–25 °C); Dec–Jan has festivals and peak prices. Jun–Aug is extremely hot, over 40 °C.

When is the rainy season in AlUla?

Rain peaks in January with about 6 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in AlUla?

August, with average highs of 43°C (110°F).

How cold does AlUla get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 6°C (43°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.