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Wadi Rum, Jordan · Temperate

Wadi Rum: best months to visit

October (9.3/10) · August (5.6/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 29.57°N · 35.42°E
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October
Depends on your goals
9.3/10
☀️ Oct
Top score (9.3/10)
🌤️ Apr
Alt. (9.2/10)
Aug
Plus rude (5.6/10)
🏛️ Heritage☀️ Dry climate
Photo par Kin Wai Cheung via Unsplash
Decide

When to visit Wadi Rum?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Wadi Rum, October and April clearly stand out. August concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 October · 9.3 April · 9.2 May · 9.2 September · 8.5 ⚠️ August · 5.6
7.4
Jan
7.6
Feb
8.2
Mar
9.2
Apr
9.2
May
5.6
Jun
5.6
Jul
5.6
Aug
8.5
Sep
9.3
Oct
8.5
Nov
7.5
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Wadi Rum offers 9 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.3 in October vs 5.6 in August.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 9 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
⛅ January →39°F57°F4%0.2mm7.2h7.4/10Best period
☀️ February →39°F61°F4%0.2mm7.6h7.6/10Best period
☀️ March →46°F68°F4%0.3mm8.3h8.2/10Best period
☀️ April →54°F79°F2%0.1mm9.0h9.2/10Best period
☀️ May →61°F88°F2%0.1mm9.6h9.2/10Best period
🌥️ June →68°F93°F1%0.0mm9.9h5.6/10Decent period
🌥️ July →70°F93°F1%0.0mm9.8h5.6/10Decent period
🌥️ August →70°F93°F1%0.0mm9.5h5.6/10Decent period
☀️ September →66°F91°F1%0.0mm8.6h8.5/10Best period
☀️ October →59°F82°F2%0.0mm8.1h9.3/10Best period
☀️ November →50°F72°F2%0.1mm7.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ December →43°F61°F4%0.2mm7.1h7.5/10Best period
⛅ January
7.4/10
T°39°F / 57°F
Rain %4%
Sun7.2h
Best period
☀️ February
7.6/10
T°39°F / 61°F
Rain %4%
Sun7.6h
Best period
☀️ March
8.2/10
T°46°F / 68°F
Rain %4%
Sun8.3h
Best period
☀️ April
9.2/10
T°54°F / 79°F
Rain %2%
Sun9.0h
Best period
☀️ May
9.2/10
T°61°F / 88°F
Rain %2%
Sun9.6h
Best period
🌥️ June
5.6/10
T°68°F / 93°F
Rain %1%
Sun9.9h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.6/10
T°70°F / 93°F
Rain %1%
Sun9.8h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.6/10
T°70°F / 93°F
Rain %1%
Sun9.5h
Decent period
☀️ September
8.5/10
T°66°F / 91°F
Rain %1%
Sun8.6h
Best period
☀️ October
9.3/10
T°59°F / 82°F
Rain %2%
Sun8.1h
Best period
☀️ November
8.5/10
T°50°F / 72°F
Rain %2%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ December
7.5/10
T°43°F / 61°F
Rain %4%
Sun7.1h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → May
Good transition
Jun · Aug
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (October)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.2 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
45°F · Dry
☔ Rain
2% · 0.0 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.1h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Wadi Rum

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min50°54°57°61°64°68°72°75°79°82°201620172018201920202021202220232024202580°F — decade peak (2023)+1.15°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Jordan

🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyDinar jordanien (JD)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 93°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 57°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 4%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Wadi Rum ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Temperate climate with a 9.3 → 5.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
29.57°N · 35.42°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Wadi Rum?
October is the best month with 82°F highs, 59°F lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of October & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Wadi Rum get in October?
Wadi Rum averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in October. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Wadi Rum?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Wadi Rum in October?
In October, overnight lows reach 59°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Wadi Rum good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Wadi Rum scores 7.1/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains October with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Wadi Rum?
June is the most difficult month to visit Wadi Rum, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.