What’s the climate like in Wadi Rum?
The current climate of Wadi Rum features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 41°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Wadi Rum in recent years was 48°C in September 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in January 2016.
On average, Wadi Rum receives 35 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Wadi Rum?
The best time to visit Wadi Rum for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Wadi Rum. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Wadi Rum
The climate table of Wadi Rum shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 4,8 | 11 | 8,2 | 2,4 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 3,6 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Average Temperature per Month in Wadi Rum
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Wadi Rum
This graph shows how much precipitation Wadi Rum, Jordan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Wadi Rum
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Wadi Rum
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Wadi Rum
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Wadi Rum, Jordan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Wadi Rum by Month
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