SeasonMapAlUla (Al-'Ula) weather in September
Saudi Arabia
September in AlUla: sweltering, dry — not the time — 39°C afternoons.
#9 of 12 months in AlUla · #1295 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 42/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on AlUla in September
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 — September
| Daytime high | 41°C / 105°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 21% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in AlUla in September
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 3 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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in AlUla in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Sites on summer hours
1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatVisits move to the first hour after sunrise and to the evening; the middle of the day is spent indoors. The valley is at its emptiest and cheapest for exactly that reason.
Where is AlUla?
AlUla in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit AlUla?
- September in AlUla: sweltering, dry — not the time — 39°C afternoons. It ranks #9 of 12 months for AlUla on SeasonMap's comfort score (42/100).
- What is the weather like in AlUla in September?
- In September, AlUla averages a daily high of 40.6°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in AlUla in September?
- AlUla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in September.