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Best time to visit Wadi Rum: month by month
Short answer
March to May and September to November are best, with highs of 20–33°C and cool nights. Summer is hot (33–36°C at midday from June to August), and winter has mild days of 15–17°C but nights near 4°C. Rain is rare in any month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 4°C | 2 | low |
| Feb | 16°C | 4°C | 1 | medium |
| Mar | 20°C | 7°C | 1 | high |
| Apr | 27°C | 12°C | 0 | very high |
| May | 30°C | 16°C | 1 | medium |
| Jun | 33°C | 19°C | 0 | low |
| Jul | 35°C | 21°C | 0 | low |
| Aug | 36°C | 22°C | 0 | low |
| Sep | 33°C | 19°C | 0 | medium |
| Oct | 28°C | 16°C | 0 | very high |
| Nov | 22°C | 11°C | 2 | high |
| Dec | 17°C | 7°C | 2 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 20°C in March to 30°C in May, with lows of 7–16°C; excellent for hiking, jeep tours and camel treks, and one of the busiest periods.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, with highs of 33–36°C and lows of 19–22°C, and almost no rain; hike only at dawn and rest in the middle of the day.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs fall from about 33°C in September to 22°C in November, with lows of 11–19°C; very good conditions and busy in October and November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild days of 15–17°C but cold nights of about 4–7°C; bring warm layers for camps. Balloon flights mostly run from October to April.
Events worth planning around
- Ramadan — dates move about 11 days earlier each year; some services change, but most camps still serve guests
When to avoid
If you plan to hike, avoid June to August, when midday highs reach 33–36°C. If you dislike cold, note that winter nights in camps can drop close to freezing.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Wadi Rum?
March, April, October or November, with warm days, cool nights and good hiking conditions.
Is Wadi Rum too hot in summer?
Midday highs reach 33–36°C from June to August. It is possible to visit, but hike only at dawn.
Does it get cold in Wadi Rum?
Yes, at night. In winter, average lows are about 4–7°C, so bring warm layers.