December · Saudi Arabia
Best time to visit AlUla in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in AlUla in December
Average temperature 17°C, 11 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 45% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 45%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in AlUla scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
AlUla frames Hegra's Nabataean tombs and sandstone canyons in northwest Saudi Arabia. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December is one of the strongest months in AlUla (5th)
December averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in AlUla (5th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in AlUla in December?
- In December, AlUla averages 17°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit AlUla?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in AlUla in December?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 45% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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