January · Saudi Arabia
Best time to visit AlUla in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in AlUla in January
Average temperature 14°C, 8 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 49% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 49%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in AlUla scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.
January ranks 4th of 12 for AlUla — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for AlUla at 9.1/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in AlUla in January?
- In January, AlUla averages 14°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit AlUla?
- January earns a 9.1/10 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 January?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 49% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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