When to go · AlUla

AlUla in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat), and midday hours year-round in summer.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Low; Saudi Arabia overall
Prices: Low; Saudi Arabia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for AlUla

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat), and midday hours year-round in summer.

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AlUlaHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 0 days
North-west highlands and desert, Saudi Arabia · AlUla, Hegra, Tabuk, Hailhot
Near-freezing desert nights in December–January (snow some years on Jabal al-Lawz near Tabuk); hot but dry summers.

Saudi Arabia overall: 45 °C+ inland, humid coasts; Asir highlands and indoor attractions only.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in AlUla, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat), and midday hours year-round in summer.

January: Inside AlUla's best window: Nov–Mar.

AlUla: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.