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Backpacking Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, April, November

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

10°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Wadi Rum?

The best time to visit Wadi Rum for backpacking is March, April, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Wadi Rum

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
75Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°5
February
84Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°8
March
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°6
April
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°4
May
92Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°4
June
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°2
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°3
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°1
September
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°1
October
88Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°4
November
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°2
December
85Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°4

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

Quick summary: visiting Wadi Rum

When is the best time to visit Wadi Rum for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Wadi Rum for backpacking is typically in March, April, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Wadi Rum?

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

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