Hegra مدائن صالح
Saudi Arabia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hegra is an archaeological site and World Heritage Site located in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia. Spanning 16 square kilometers, it is part of Pre-Islamic Arabia. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Saudi Arabia, ranking 8th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
January sees daily highs of 18 °C and lows of 4 °C with 5 mm of rain on about 1 day, while February brings highs of 21 °C and lows of 6 °C with 2 mm of rain on about 1 day. March has highs of 25 °C and lows of 9 °C. April brings highs of 31 °C and lows of 14 °C. May reaches highs of 35 °C and lows of 18 °C. June, July, and August are the hottest months with daily highs of 38 °C to 39 °C and lows of 21 °C to 23 °C with no rain. September records highs of 38 °C and lows of 21 °C. October cools to highs of 32 °C and lows of 16 °C. November brings highs of 25 °C and lows of 11 °C with 6 mm of rain on about 1 day. December records highs of 20 °C and lows of 6 °C with 6 mm of rain on about 1 day.
The nearest airport is Al-Ula International Airport in Al-Ula, located 40 km away. The site is located 911 km from the capital, Riyadh.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 39 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
