SeasonMapWadi Rum (Rum) weather in August
Jordan
August in Wadi Rum: sweltering, dry — not the time — 35°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Wadi Rum · #1235 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Wadi Rum in August
Other months in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum's forum calls March good for desert hiking — days around 20°C, nights dropping 10-15 degrees cooler. Regulars flag the 'khamsini' spring wind phenomenon as a genuine wildcard, capable of bringing a hot, dusty spell for a day or two before clearing back to calm conditions, and note that while rare, winter weather including rain or even a little snow can still turn up this early in spring.
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Wadi Rum climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 35°C / 95°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 39% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 75 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Wadi Rum in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Wadi Rum's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherWadi Rum's best weather comes in February, March and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with The unusable middle of the day.
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What's on in Wadi Rum in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The unusable middle of the day
1 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatCamps still run, but jeep trips go at dawn and after five and the scrambles are off entirely. Nights are the compensation: warm, still and completely dark.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Wadi Rum — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Wadi Rum?
Wadi Rum in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
- August in Wadi Rum: sweltering, dry — not the time — 35°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Wadi Rum on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Wadi Rum in August?
- In August, Wadi Rum averages a daily high of 34.9°C and a low of 20.9°C, with about 1.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wadi Rum in August?
- Wadi Rum has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 75 in August.
Other months in Wadi Rum
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Similar destinations in Middle East — August
Within 300 km: Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Sharm El Sheikh's Summer schooling at Ras Mohammed around 1 Jun – 31 Aug.