AlUla
AlUla in April
Expect 17–32°C and around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day. April is a good-value time to visit.
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AlUla weather in April
- Average high
- 32°C
- Average low
- 17°C
- Rain
- 5 mm in the month
- Sunshine
- 11.9 hours a day
- Sunrise / sunset
- About 06:05 / 18:50 (mid-month)
- Daylight
- 12 h 46 min
- Crowds
- Medium
- Book Hegra
- 1–2 weeks ahead
What to expect in April 2027
Shoulder season. Warm afternoons, fewer visitors and better hotel prices. Balloon and outdoor activities still run early in the day.
Check how busy your exact date is with the Hegra ticket planner.
Cooler months are balloon season: AlUla hot-air balloon via Klook (check operating dates).
What’s on in AlUla in April 2027
- No major festival has been announced for April 2027 yet. A quieter month for Hegra and hotels.
Dates can change: confirm on the official Experience AlUla calendar before you book. Plan your light around a 06:05 sunrise and 18:50 sunset: the first and last two hours are the best for Hegra, Elephant Rock and photography.
What to pack for AlUla in April
Light layers, a light jacket for the evening, a hat and sunscreen. Cover shoulders and knees at heritage sites (see our dress code guide) and wear closed shoes for rocky ground.
A 3-day AlUla itinerary built for April
Day 1 - Oasis and Old Town
Keep the warm afternoon light: begin indoors or at the hotel, then walk the Oasis into Old Town from late afternoon.
Day 2 - Hegra at the first comfortable slot
Choose morning rather than midday and leave time for the visitor centre before Elephant Rock at sunset.
Day 3 - Dadan and a pool afternoon
Tour Dadan and Jabal Ikmah early, then treat the hottest hours as downtime before Maraya or AlJadidah.
Before you go
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Car hire
AlUla and the Riyadh escarpment are driving destinations. Book an SUV early in season.
AlUla airport transfer
Pre-book a car from AlUla International (ULH). Most resorts are 15–45 minutes away.
Travel insurance
Check your entry-route cover and policy exclusions for current travel warnings, cancellation and activities. A quote does not guarantee cover.
Questions travellers ask
Is April a good time to visit AlUla?
April is a good-value time to visit. Average temperatures are 17–32°C.
How hot is AlUla in April?
Daytime highs average 32°C and nights fall to about 17°C (Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages).
Sources
Official and primary sources are preferred. Dates show when we last checked the linked information.
- Experience AlUla - official events, experiences and visitor information - checked 2 October 2026
- Open-Meteo historical weather data - checked 2 October 2026