AlUla
Tombs carved into rose-red sandstone by the same civilisation that built Petra, canyons you can drive straight through, and a silence in the desert so complete it feels like the site is still being discovered.
The best time to visit AlUla is Oct–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (94°F). Local time there is 19:28 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 21°C · rain 11mm · 10.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C70°F | 11mm0.4in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 23°C73°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 27°C81°F | 8mm0.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 32°C90°F | 10mm0.4in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| May | 37°C99°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| June | 41°C105°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| July | 41°C107°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| August | 41°C107°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| September | 41°C105°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 35°C95°F | 3mm0.1in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 28°C82°F | 13mm0.5in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| December | 23°C74°F | 8mm0.3in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit AlUla?
The best time to visit AlUla is Oct–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (94°F).
How warm does AlUla get?
Typical daytime highs in AlUla are Mar–May 32°C (90°F), Jun–Aug 41°C (106°F), Sep–Nov 35°C (94°F), Dec–Feb 22°C (72°F).
Is AlUla expensive?
On the ground, AlUla is steep.
What sort of trip is AlUla good for?
AlUla is good for history and culture, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is AlUla?
The wettest month in AlUla is November at 13mm (0.5in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 5mm (0.2in).
What plug do I need for AlUla?
AlUla uses type G sockets at 220/230 V.
