Wadi Rum · WinterMonth summary
Wadi Rum weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 57°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Wadi Rum. October remains slightly better (+2.3 pts).
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
In January, Wadi Rum sees 14°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 39°F | 57°F | 5% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 39°F | 61°F | 6% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 46°F | 68°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 54°F | 79°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 61°F | 88°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 70°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 66°F | 91°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ October | 59°F | 82°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 72°F | 3% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 43°F | 61°F | 5% | 0.0in | 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 57°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 57°F daytime and 39°F at night. 9.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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