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Backpacking Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, February, January

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Avoid

May, June, July

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Weather

15°C – 28°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Jebel Akhdar?

The best time to visit Jebel Akhdar for backpacking is March, February, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Jebel Akhdar

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
89Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°13
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°20
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°25
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°19
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°6
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°4
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°4
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°4
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°5
83Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°2
82Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°18
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°22

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Jebel Akhdar

When is the best time to visit Jebel Akhdar for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Jebel Akhdar for backpacking is typically in March, February, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Jebel Akhdar?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Jebel Akhdar, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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