Al-Ula Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Al-Ula Essentials

Explore the historical layers of Al-Ula through its architectural and archaeological landmarks. This selection includes the Musa bin Nusayr Castle, which offers views over the mudbrick Old Town, and the preserved stations of the Hejaz Railway, a monumental early 20th-century engineering project. The list also features the local archaeology museum and the traditional vegetable market, highlighting the region’s long-standing agricultural heritage and its role as a crossroad of ancient civilizations.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–28°
7° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great

25° (feels like 20°) · extremes 3°–31°
8° at night
0 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Great

29° (feels like 24°) · extremes 6°–35°
12° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good

34° (feels like 29°) · extremes 10°–39°
17° at night
0 rainy days
27 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

38° (feels like 34°) · extremes 16°–43°
21° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

42° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–45°
24° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

43° (feels like 39°) · extremes 22°–46°
25° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

43° (feels like 40°) · extremes 22°–46°
26° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

41° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–44°
24° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

36° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–40°
20° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great

29° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–34°
14° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Great

24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–29°
10° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Saudi Riyal SAR · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Arabic
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +966

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Al-Ula Essentials

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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