Best time to visit Wadi Rum
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Similar climatesLas Vegas93% · Petra90% · Pyramids of Giza88%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Wadi Rum (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Wadi Rum's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4–14 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 46% | 18 | 220 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Feb | 5–16 | 12 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 40% | 19 | 210 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 8–20 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 31% | 21 | 255 | 8 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 12–26 | 22 | 0 | 4 | — | 21% | 22 | 271 | 9 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 16–30 | 26 | 0 | 3 | — | 18% | 23 | 295 | 11 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 20–34 | 30 | 0 | 0 | — | 18% | 23 | 295 | 12 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 22–35 | 32 | 0 | 0 | — | 19% | 22 | 306 | 12 | Quiet | 5 |
| Aug | 21–36 | 33 | 0 | 0 | — | 19% | 22 | 296 | 11 | Quiet | 5 |
| Sep | 20–34 | 31 | 0 | 0 | — | 24% | 21 | 260 | 10 | Moderate | 6 |
| Oct | 16–29 | 26 | 0 | 5 | — | 29% | 19 | 250 | 7 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 10–22 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 41% | 17 | 227 | 5 | Peak | 9 |
| Dec | 6–17 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 45% | 17 | 218 | 4 | Busy | 9 |
UV Index in Wadi Rum by Month
UV index in Wadi Rum peaks at 12 (extreme) in July, dropping to 4 (moderate) in December. April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
November
9/1010–22°C (feels 19°C) · 1 rain days (8h) · 227 sun hours · 41% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
9/1016–29°C (feels 26°C) · 0 rain days (5h) · 250 sun hours · 29% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
9/1012–26°C (feels 22°C) · 0 rain days (4h) · 271 sun hours · 21% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
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January
8/104–14°C (feels 11°C) · 2 rain days (19h) · 220 sun hours · 46% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
February
8/105–16°C (feels 12°C) · 2 rain days (23h) · 210 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
March
8/108–20°C (feels 16°C) · 2 rain days (20h) · 255 sun hours · 31% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
May
9/1016–30°C (feels 26°C) · 0 rain days (3h) · 295 sun hours · 18% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
June
7/1020–34°C (feels 30°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 295 sun hours · 18% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme)
July
5/1022–35°C (feels 32°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 306 sun hours · 19% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme)
August
5/1021–36°C (feels 33°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 296 sun hours · 19% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme)
September
6/1020–34°C (feels 31°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 260 sun hours · 24% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high)
December
9/106–17°C (feels 14°C) · 2 rain days (14h) · 218 sun hours · 45% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Wadi Rum
When is the best time to visit Wadi Rum?
November is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 10–22°C (1 rainy day). The top three months by score are November, October, April.
What is the worst time to visit Wadi Rum?
August is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 21–36°C (0 rainy days).
Is Wadi Rum too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Wadi Rum?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in April and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Wadi Rum have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and May (climate 9/10, crowd index 6) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Wadi Rum by month?
UV peaks at 12 (extreme) in July and is lowest in December at 4 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 4, Feb 6, Mar 8, Apr 9, May 11, Jun 12, Jul 12, Aug 11, Sep 10, Oct 7, Nov 5, Dec 4. April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Wadi Rum in July?
July is the peak UV month in Wadi Rum, with a daily-peak UV index of 12 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Wadi Rum on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, May, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Wadi Rum bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 18 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 30 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.