Wadi Rum · WinterMonth summary
Wadi Rum weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Wadi Rum in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.1/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Wadi Rum in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good period — 14°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In January, Wadi Rum sees 14°C during the day with 9.9h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Wadi Rum averages 14°C, 5% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Wadi Rum in January
Is January a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
January is an acceptable time for Wadi Rum (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (9.4/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Wadi Rum in January?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 4°C at night. 9.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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