Aqaba · WinterMonth summary
Aqaba weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Aqaba in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Aqaba. November remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Aqaba in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Aqaba enjoys 22°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 11°C | 21°C | 3% | 0.2 | 9.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 12°C | 22°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 25°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ April | 18°C | 32°C | 2% | 0.1 | 12.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ May | 22°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 June | 25°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 27°C | 40°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 27°C | 40°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 25°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 22°C | 32°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 17°C | 27°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.2h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 22°C | 3% | 0.2 | 9.4h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Aqaba averages 22°C, 3% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Aqaba in December
Is December a good time to visit Aqaba?
December is an excellent time to visit Aqaba (score 8.2/10). With 22°C, 9.4h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Aqaba in December?
With 22°C and 9.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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