Best Time to Visit Wadi Shab for Backpacking – January Scores 92/100

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Backpacking Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

Avoid

May, June, July

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Weather

19°C – 30°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Wadi Shab for backpacking is January, February, December, 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 Shab

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	23°	14	1.7	70%	dry
February	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	24°	15	2.1	72%	dry
March	88Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	21	2.2	72%	dry
April	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	13	1.4	70%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	34°	4	0.5	68%	dry
June	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	34°	6	2	77%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	5	1	81%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	5	0.5	83%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	3	1	80%	dry
October	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	2	1	75%	dry
November	83Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	16	0.8	73%	dry
December	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	25°	21	1.5	69%	dry