Best Time to Visit Wadi Rum for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, April, November

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

10°C – 29°C

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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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Wadi Rum

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	75Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	5	3.6	55%	dry
February	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	8	2.9	50%	dry
March	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	22°	6	2.1	44%	dry
April	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	4	1.2	38%	dry
May	92Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	4	1.3	32%	dry
June	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	2	0	31%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	36°	3	0	33%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	36°	1	0	35%	dry
September	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	1	0	39%	dry
October	88Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	4	1.3	44%	dry
November	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	2	1.3	50%	dry
December	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	4	2.2	54%	dry