All good advice from those posted here already
Aside from cloud base req's at yr destination (thread drift slightly but worth a mention) there are also c/w considerations with some getting caught out with a more into wind rwy actually being Notam'd out of service & not usable, lighting if that's applicable also needs to be considered as well as Viz due dust storm for Eg.
And remember that when considering an Alt AD it too must not also have the need for an Alt (as has been said already I think) & lastly the Alt AD must have a firm & valid forecast for yr arrival otherwise it too needs that Alt (as mentioned abv) if operating into it IFR.
All lots to think about. The rules/regs are great but they are the bare min's req'd for legal reasons. As you get IFR hrs under yr belt you will soon learn that often especially around coastal dromes during winter you can never take enuf fuel
Enjoy the ride, but don't do it in a SE plane
Wmk2