Aqaba Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Aqaba can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C (99°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in July to 8°C (46°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Aqaba experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 36 mm (1.4 in) annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Aqaba enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In January, you can expect around 11 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation, while in June, Aqaba receives about 0 mm (0 in). For more details, please visit our Aqaba Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 20°C (68°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

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

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 6 m/s (12 knots) in January, February, November and December to 8 m/s (16 knots) in June and September. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)