When to go · AlUla
AlUla in August
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°C108°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for AlUla
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat), and midday hours year-round in summer.
Weather in August
- AlUlaHighs around 42 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 108 °F, lows around 75 °F, 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
Saudi Arabia overall: The hottest month; only for Asir, diving or business trips.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen