Wadi Rum, JordanQuick decision
When to visit Wadi Rum?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–28°C in October
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
January (5%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Desert 4x4 & camel ridesOct–Apr — Martian landscapes, natural arches, Nabataean inscriptions.
Bedouin bivouacYear-round — night under the stars, fireside tea, traditional zarb.
StargazingYear-round — zero light pollution, spectacular Milky Way.
Film locationsYear-round — The Martian, Dune, Lawrence of Arabia, iconic landscapes.
Monthly climate data
Wadi Rum weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 14°C | 5% | 0.2 | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 16°C | 6% | 0.2 | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 8°C | 20°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 12°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.2h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 16°C | 31°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.8h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 19°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ October | 15°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 22°C | 3% | 0.1 | 10.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 16°C | 5% | 0.2 | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 26°C, 4% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 34°C, 0% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 2% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 15°C, 5% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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October is ideal with 2% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 5% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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