Wadi Rum · SummerMonth summary
Wadi Rum weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Wadi Rum in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Wadi Rum. October remains slightly better (+1.6 pts).
By trip type
Wadi Rum in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Good period — 35°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In the height of summer, Wadi Rum sees high temperatures (34°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 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
◀ 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 August, Wadi Rum averages 34°C, 0% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Wadi Rum in August
Is August a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
August is an excellent time to visit Wadi Rum (score 7.8/10). With 34°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 0% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Wadi Rum in August?
Temperatures reach 34°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.8h/day.
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