December · Saudi Arabia
Best time to visit Hegra in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hegra in December
Average temperature 13°C, 8 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Hegra scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hegra, or Mada'in Salih, holds Nabataean rock-cut tombs in the desert near AlUla, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site.
December is one of the strongest months in Hegra (5th)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°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 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Hegra at 8.8/10 (5th of 12), just behind March at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hegra in December?
- In December, Hegra averages 13°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hegra?
- December earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hegra in December?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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