Aqaba · SummerMonth summary
Aqaba weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
81°F – 104°F
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Aqaba 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 an average time for Aqaba. November (9.1/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Aqaba in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Aqaba sees high temperatures (40°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (9.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 52°F | 70°F | 3% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 54°F | 72°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 57°F | 77°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ April | 64°F | 90°F | 2% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ May | 72°F | 95°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 June | 77°F | 102°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 81°F | 104°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 81°F | 104°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 77°F | 99°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 72°F | 90°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 63°F | 81°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 55°F | 72°F | 3% | 0.0in | 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 August, Aqaba averages 104°F, 0% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -13°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Aqaba in August
Is August a good time to visit Aqaba?
August is an acceptable time for Aqaba (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (9.1/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Aqaba in August?
Temperatures reach 104°F. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.5h/day.
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