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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, November, April

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

14°C – 33°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in AlUla are from March, November, April. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for AlUla

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
70Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°1
February
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°0
March
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°4
April
99Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°7
May
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°6
June
65Suboptimal
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°3
July
66Suboptimal
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
32°3
August
62Suboptimal
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33°2
September
70Good
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°2
October
91Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°2
November
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°4
December
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°0

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting AlUla

When is the best time to visit AlUla for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit AlUla for sun & beach is typically in March, November, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in AlUla?

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There is no distinct rainy season in AlUla, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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