Best Time to Visit AlUla for Backpacking – January Scores 99/100

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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, March

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May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

14°C – 33°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit AlUla for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for AlUla

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	99Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	1	1.1	41%	dry
February	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	0	0	35%	dry
March	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	4	1.1	32%	dry
April	95Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	7	1.3	27%	dry
May	76Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	6	1.3	21%	dry
June	53Suboptimal Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	38°	3	0	18%	dry
July	49Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	32°	38°	3	0	21%	dry
August	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	33°	40°	2	0	21%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	37°	2	0	22%	dry
October	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	2	1.1	33%	dry
November	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	4	1	39%	dry
December	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	21°	0	0	43%	dry