Aqaba Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Aqaba can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and pleasant during the cooler months.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Aqaba can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Aqaba experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 36 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Aqaba enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In January, you can expect around 11 mm of precipitation, while in June, Aqaba receives about 0 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Aqaba experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.6 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.2 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 20°C in January to 28°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Aqaba.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 33%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 15%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 6 m/s in January, February, November and December to 8 m/s in June and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Aqaba in Jordan
During the months of February, March, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 11 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 347 hours of sunshine.
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