JO Wadi Rum, Jordan

Wadi Rum
Which Season to Choose?

Wadi Rum, Jordan's lunar desert — red sandstone cliffs, Bedouin camps and Lawrence of Arabia's starry skies.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 29.57°N 35.42°E
OctoberBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
2%Rainy days

When to visit Wadi Rum?

🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–82°F in October
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
January (5%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10

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.

Wadi Rum weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January39°F57°F5%0.0in9.9h7.1/10
⛅ February39°F61°F6%0.0in10.3h7.3/10
🌤️ March46°F68°F6%0.0in11.4h8.0/10
☀️ April54°F79°F3%0.0in12.2h9.3/10
☀️ May61°F88°F2%0.0in13.0h8.9/10
☀️ June68°F93°F0%0.0in13.1h7.9/10
☀️ July70°F93°F0%0.0in13.1h7.9/10
☀️ August70°F93°F0%0.0in12.8h7.8/10
☀️ September66°F91°F0%0.0in11.4h8.0/10
☀️ October59°F82°F2%0.0in11.0h9.4/10
🌤️ November50°F72°F3%0.0in10.3h8.3/10
⛅ December43°F61°F5%0.0in9.7h7.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 26°F, 4% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 34°F, 0% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 28°F, 2% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 15°F, 5% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

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Frequently asked questions

October is ideal with 2% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 5% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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