The climate of Wadi Rum
The current climate in Wadi Rum features temperatures ranging from a high of 41°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Wadi Rum receives 35 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Precipitation | - | - | ||||||||||
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 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Wadi Rum
Yearly Temperature in Wadi Rum
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Wadi Rum
Total Yearly Precipitation in Wadi Rum
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Wadi Rum
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Average weather in Wadi Rum by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wadi Rum. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.