SeasonMapAlUla (Al-'Ula) weather in May
Saudi Arabia
May in AlUla: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 35°C afternoons.
#8 of 12 months in AlUla · #1195 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on AlUla in May
Other months in AlUla
AlUla's forum rates November through March as the recommended season, with daytime temperatures settling into the low 20s°C — genuinely pleasant for walking around Hegra and the old town. Regulars flag the desert nights as cold enough to need real layers, a sharp contrast to the mild days.
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AlUla climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 38°C / 100°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 19% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 73 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in AlUla in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for AlUla's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAlUla's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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AlUla in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit AlUla?
- May in AlUla: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 35°C afternoons. It ranks #8 of 12 months for AlUla on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in AlUla in May?
- In May, AlUla averages a daily high of 37.5°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in AlUla in May?
- AlUla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in May.