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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Madaba.
Madaba, Madaba Governorate, Jordan, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 34°C (93°F) in August, while winters cool to 16°C (61°F) in January.
With just 195 mm (7.7 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is July, with 12.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Madaba - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Madaba. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Madaba has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 195 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall annually. Madaba can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 50 mm (2 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Madaba Precipitation page.
Madaba can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Madaba.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 34%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Madaba. In contrast, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Madaba has a distinct dry season from March to December, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 7°C (45°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 195 mm (7.7 in). January is the wettest month with 50 mm (2 in), while July is the driest with 0.3 mm (0.01 in).
Madaba receives around 3,291 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 388 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 180 hours. Overall, Madaba enjoys abundant sunshine.
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