Wadi Rum, Jordan - Weather and Climate
Wadi Rum is a desert area in southwestern Jordan. It is one of the country's main tourist attractions, with most visitors coming for a multi-day jeep or camel safari. Those who take part in extended trips stay overnight in Bedouin tents, as there are no hotels in the area.
Wadi Rum has a warm desert climate, marked by large temperature fluctuations and low rainfall. In the summer months, the average temperature is around 30°C, with nights about 10 degrees cooler. Winters are much cooler, with daytime temperatures around 10°C to 15°C and nights just above freezing. During the coldest nights of the year, frost is common.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Wadi Rum. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Wadi Rum has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 46 mm of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Wadi Rum enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In January, you can expect around 11 mm of precipitation, while in June, Wadi Rum receives about 0.2 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
Wadi Rum 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 humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Wadi Rum.
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
Forecast for Wadi Rum
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The best time of year to visit Wadi Rum in Jordan
During the months of March and November 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°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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