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29°
Mostly clear
High 33°Low 21°
- Feels like26°
- Gusts21 km/h
- Rain0 mm
Al-Ula weather
Madinah Region
Hourly weather forecast for Al-Ula
- Mostly clearTemperature 29°
- Mostly clearTemperature 28°
- OvercastTemperature 27°
- OvercastTemperature 26°
- OvercastTemperature 26°
Times are Saudi Arabia time (AST).
Weather map around Al-Ula
7-day weather chart for Al-Ula
| Day | High | Low | Feels like | Rain | Chance of rain | Wind | Gusts | Mean humidity | Lowest visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 01/11 | 33° | 21° | 31° | 0 mm | 0% | 18 km/h | 31 km/h | 20% | 30 km |
| Tomorrow 02/11 | 33° | 24° | 32° | 0 mm | 0% | 17 km/h | 30 km/h | 17% | 30 km |
| Tuesday 03/11 | 35° | 24° | 33° | 0 mm | 0% | 18 km/h | 30 km/h | 21% | 30 km |
| Wednesday 04/11 | 31° | 24° | 27° | 0 mm | 0% | 26 km/h | 44 km/h | 23% | 30 km |
| Thursday 05/11 | 33° | 22° | 31° | 0 mm | 0% | 22 km/h | 35 km/h | 24% | 30 km |
| Friday 06/11 | 31° | 20° | 28° | 0 mm | 0% | 29 km/h | 49 km/h | 29% | 29 km |
| Saturday 07/11 | 30° | 18° | 27° | 0 mm | 0% | 21 km/h | 33 km/h | 37% | 26 km |
Current details in Al-Ula
Wind
Feels like
26°
Humidity
19%
UV index
0.0
Visibility
30 km
Pressure
941 hPa
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
5:45 PM
7-Day Forecast for Al-Ula
Updated 19:00
Year-round climate averages in Al-Ula
This chart sums up the average high and low temperature and rainfall for each month in Al-Ula over thirty years. August is the hottest month (average high 41°), January the coldest (average low 5°) and January the wettest (4.6 mm); yearly rainfall averages about 24 mm. The current month (November) is shaded in the chart.
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryCurrent month | 20° | 5° | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| FebruaryCurrent month | 23° | 6° | 2 | 0.4 |
| MarchCurrent month | 27° | 10° | 3.5 | 0.7 |
| AprilCurrent month | 32° | 14° | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| MayCurrent month | 36° | 18° | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| JuneCurrent month | 39° | 21° | 0 | 0 |
| JulyCurrent month | 40° | 23° | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| AugustCurrent month | 41° | 23° | 0.1 | 0 |
| SeptemberCurrent month | 39° | 21° | 0.1 | 0 |
| OctoberCurrent month | 34° | 16° | 1 | 0.3 |
| NovemberCurrent month | 26° | 11° | 4.6 | 1 |
| DecemberCurrent month | 22° | 7° | 4.4 | 0.6 |
Seasons of the year and the weather in Al-Ula
The Najdi calendar splits the year into twelve seasons that begin with the rising of well-known stars, each with its own character of heat, cold or rain. We are currently in Al-Wasm; pick any season to see what its weather is like and what to prepare for, bearing in mind that Al-Ula can be hotter or cooler than central Arabia depending on its location and altitude.
Al-Wasm الوسم
Al-Wasm marks the true start of autumn in central Arabia and is the best-loved season of the year. The air turns mild and the nights grow cool, and the first rain-bearing clouds arrive after the long summer. Its rains are called 'wasmi' because they 'mark' the land with greenery and later bring the desert truffles and spring grasses. It is the favourite time for desert trips, and the moment to prepare for winter.
Al-Murabbaniyah المربعانية
Al-Murabbaniyah is the heart of winter and the coldest season of the year, beginning around the winter solstice when nights are longest. Temperatures drop sharply, frost becomes frequent in the north and centre, and winter rains arrive on cold northerly winds. It is the season of gathering around the fire, and the saying goes that even the daytime water turns cold. Dress warmly and protect crops from frost.
Al-Shabt الشبط
Al-Shabt is the second winter season; the cold stays severe at its start and only eases gradually towards its end. It brings rapid changes between clear cold days and cloudy rainy spells, with dry northerly winds that sharpen the chill. A proverb says its cold 'bites'. Keep the heating on and watch frost warnings in the north.
Al-Aqarib العقارب
Al-Aqarib is the last winter season, when the weather shifts from cold to mild; its name ('the scorpions') comes from the intermittent stings of cold. Temperatures swing between warm days and cold nights, and the first warm southerly winds begin to blow, sometimes raising dust. Its three 'Sa'd' stars follow one another until the cold finally breaks. Expect changeable weather and the usual seasonal colds.
Al-Humaymayn الحميمين
Al-Humaymayn opens spring around the equinox; the name refers to the first warmth after winter's cold. Days are pleasant with mildly cool nights, and cumulus clouds and thunderstorms become common, especially over the western and southern highlands. The desert greens and blooms if the autumn and winter rains were good. Beware of flash floods in wadis during thunderstorms.
Al-Dhira'ayn الذراعين
Al-Dhira'ayn is mid-spring: daytime warmth rises noticeably and the first hot days appear, while nights stay mild. Southerly and easterly winds pick up and dust storms become frequent, and thunderstorms continue over the highlands and the south-west. It is the last comfortable window for desert outings before the summer heat. Watch dust alerts and wadi flooding during storms.
Al-Thurayya الثريا
Al-Thurayya is the first summer season: heat intensifies and days grow long, and its dry, fierce sun is said to 'scorch'. The dry northerly 'bawarih' winds raise dust across the centre and east, and rain all but disappears except over the south-western highlands. The rising of the Pleiades traditionally marked the start of the harvest. Avoid the midday sun and drink plenty of water.
Al-Tuwaybi' التويبع
Al-Tuwaybi' is a short season that 'follows' the Pleiades; it is intensely hot and dry. Temperatures climb quickly in the centre and east, dust-raising winds are common, and humidity rises along the coasts. It marks the real onset of peak summer in most of the Kingdom. Limit outdoor activity by day and watch for heat stress.
Al-Jawza' الجوزاء
Al-Jawza' is the peak of summer, beginning at the solstice when days are longest; it is split into a first and second half. Temperatures reach their yearly maximum in the centre and east, with dry 'bawarih' winds early on and high humidity on the coasts. It is said to 'boil' the water in storage barrels. Stay in cooled spaces at peak hours and avoid daytime desert travel.
Al-Mirzam المرزم
Al-Mirzam is a short mid-summer season notorious for its searing heat, said to 'crack the pebbles'. Winds calm, making the air stifling, and humidity climbs sharply on both the eastern and western coasts. Nights stay hot and offer little relief. Guard against sunstroke and move heavy work to early morning or after sunset.
Al-Kulaybayn الكليبين
Al-Kulaybayn is the last of the intense summer seasons and, in many areas, the hottest, with heavy coastal humidity. Towards its end the first hints of change appear as late nights turn slightly cooler, especially in the north. Monsoon-season thunderclouds are frequent over the Asir, Al-Baha and Jazan highlands. Keep up heat precautions; its end signals the coming rise of Suhail.
Suhail سهيل
The rising of Suhail (Canopus) is the most famous sign that summer's grip is breaking; the saying goes 'when Suhail rises, the night cools'. Heat eases gradually, first in the late night, while early days remain hot. Dry northerly winds return with late-summer dust storms, and the southern highlands see the first autumn rains. Farmers prepare for the winter planting season and for the cool of Al-Wasm.
| Season | Start | End | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-WasmNow | 16 October | 6 December | 52 |
| Al-MurabbaniyahNow | 7 December | 14 January | 39 |
| Al-ShabtNow | 15 January | 9 February | 26 |
| Al-AqaribNow | 10 February | 20 March | 39 |
| Al-HumaymaynNow | 21 March | 15 April | 26 |
| Al-Dhira'aynNow | 16 April | 11 May | 26 |
| Al-ThurayyaNow | 12 May | 6 June | 26 |
| Al-Tuwaybi'Now | 7 June | 19 June | 13 |
| Al-Jawza'Now | 20 June | 15 July | 26 |
| Al-MirzamNow | 16 July | 28 July | 13 |
| Al-KulaybaynNow | 29 July | 23 August | 26 |
| SuhailNow | 24 August | 15 October | 53 |
Dates are approximate and may differ by a day or two depending on the reference.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Al-Ula
What is the weather in Al-Ula today?
Today in Al-Ula the weather is expected to be: Overcast, with a high of 33° and a low of 21°, humidity around 20%, and no chance of rain today, and winds reaching 18 km/h.
For tomorrow's weather, see tomorrow's weather in Al-Ula.
Is there a chance of rain in Al-Ula?
The chance of rain in Al-Ula today is 0%, with an expected amount of 0 mm. This is a forecast probability, not a confirmation that it will rain.
To follow rain clouds as they move, use the interactive map, which includes rain radar.
What is the temperature in Al-Ula right now?
The temperature in Al-Ula is 29° as of the latest data update (19:00 Saudi time), and it feels like 26°, with mostly clear conditions. Today's expected high is 33° and the low 21°.
How strong is the wind in Al-Ula right now?
The wind in Al-Ula is currently 11 km/h from the northwest, with gusts up to 21 km/h. For the rest of the day, wind speeds range from 6 km/h to 11 km/h, with gusts possibly reaching 31 km/h.
Wind speed and direction for the rest of today in Al-Ula (Saudi time)
| Time | Speed | Direction | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | 11 km/h | northwest | 21 km/h |
| 20:00 | 6 km/h | northwest | 18 km/h |
| 21:00 | 6 km/h | northwest | 10 km/h |
| 22:00 | 7 km/h | northwest | 10 km/h |
| 23:00 | 7 km/h | northwest | 12 km/h |
Is there dust in Al-Ula right now?
The forecast data has no direct dust indicator, so dust in Al-Ula cannot be confirmed from it. To follow dust over the region, use the dust satellite imagery; its animation shows how dust masses move across the wider area.
You can follow the dust forecast on the dust forecast map.
The strongest wind gusts expected in Al-Ula today reach 31 km/h; strong winds usually make blowing dust more likely.
What will the weather be like in Al-Ula over the next seven days?
Over the next seven days, highs in Al-Ula are between 30° and 35° and lows between 18° and 24°. The chance of rain does not exceed 30% on any day this week, according to the current forecast. Daily details are in the temperature and rainfall chart.