Wadi Rum (Rum) weather in February

February in Wadi Rum: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Wadi Rum🇯🇴 Jordan · Levant · Trekking89
  1. 85Jan
  2. 89Feb
  3. 94Mar
  4. 82Apr
  5. 73May
  6. 57Jun
  7. 50Jul
  8. 48Aug
  9. 62Sep
  10. 79Oct
  11. 92Nov
  12. 88Dec

#3 of 12 months in Wadi Rum · #246 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Days
17°C
Nights
5°C
Wet days
2
Sun
9.9 h
Humidity
51%
Daylight
11 h
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Photo: Andrea Imre · Pexels

Traveller notes on Wadi Rum in February

Notes from nearby Aqaba (40 km away)

Wadi Rum doesn't have its own notes for February yet — these are about Aqaba, close enough to share the season.

Regulars are specific Aqaba runs a genuine 6 to 8 degrees Celsius warmer than most of the rest of Jordan this month, a real draw for visitors escaping colder weather elsewhere in the country or back home. Our row backs that mild, genuinely dry read, 23.9C over 11.9C nights feeling 11C, with rain light at 7.8mm across 1.4 days and humidity at 54 percent. Regulars are consistent the sea itself stays genuinely cold despite the pleasant air, swimming a matter of personal tolerance rather than a given even on a warm, sunny afternoon. This remains one of the better months overall for exploring the town and nearby sites without the summer's heat. The sea sits at 21.4C. The record: 9.9 hours of sun, a 12.8 kph wind and AQI 44.
WarmerThanRestOfJordanBySixDegrees · February · 1 month ago · about Aqaba · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum-forum threads on a December visit describe daytime conditions as genuinely pleasant, posters calling the real challenge nighttime temperatures capable of dropping close to zero regardless of how the day felt. Regulars call camp blankets generally sufficient for warmth, several posters reporting comfortable nights even in light pajamas once properly bundled. Posters recommend Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp, Sun City Camp or Mars Land Camp as reliable options, all named repeatedly for good safety standards and comfort. Regulars call stargazing a genuine December highlight, clear desert skies considered ideal once visitors are dressed warmly enough to stay outside comfortably. Posters recommend real cold-weather layers regardless of a warm afternoon, several regulars describing conditions after dark as considerably colder than a first-time visitor might expect. The record: 16.9C days feeling like 16C, 6.1C nights, effectively no measurable precipitation and 44 percent humidity.
WadiRumDecemberRegular · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Wadi Rum-forum threads asking whether mid-July is too hot for a desert tour describe daytime readings as genuinely intense, posters citing forecasts in the high thirties to low forties Celsius. Regulars call full-day tours still doable despite the heat, operators building a longer lunch break to wait out the worst hours. Posters describe the desert as cooling considerably once the sun goes down, nighttime readings dropping to a comfortable range by comparison. Regulars call Bedouin camp tents without fans, AC or electricity the standard setup, real heat tolerance necessary for anyone staying overnight in July. Posters recommend real sun protection and far more water than feels necessary regardless of activity. Regulars call the landscape still worth the heat for most visitors, sunrise and sunset both more comfortable windows for exploring. The record: 34.8C days feeling like 35C, 20.8C nights, effectively no measurable precipitation and 35 percent humidity.
WadiRumJulyRegular · July · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Wadi Rum-forum threads on camping in the desert call October genuinely the standout month, posters describing the brutal summer heat finally breaking and daytime conditions turning comfortable for full days among the rock formations. Regulars call a Bedouin-run camp the standard way to overnight, canvas tents and open-air setups both common, real desert silence named repeatedly as the highlight once the generators switch off. Posters describe the diurnal swing as considerable, warm days giving way to a genuinely brisk night chill once the sun drops, a proper layer standing advice for anyone sitting out under the stars. Regulars call jeep tours and the walk up Jebel Um ad Ami both doable comfortably now, summer's heat no longer a limiting factor. Posters recommend a licensed local operator over independent transport. The record: 28.2C days feeling like 27C, 15.9C nights, a scant 2.7mm across under a day of measurable precipitation and a low 45 percent humidity.
WadiRumOctoberRegular · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Wadi Rum-forum threads on the best time to visit are consistent spring, including April, sits among the strongest stretches of the year, warm, comfortable days without the punishing peak-summer heat that makes daytime desert activity genuinely tough between June and August. Posters describe nights in the desert camps as still turning noticeably cool, a real jacket or extra blanket worth having regardless of how warm the day ran, especially for anyone bedding down under the stars rather than in an enclosed tent. Regulars call a 4x4 jeep tour combined with an overnight camp stay the standard way to experience the red-sand landscape, camel treks a slower, more traditional alternative for shorter distances. Clear, dry skies are called the norm this time of year, genuinely excellent for stargazing once night falls over the open desert. The record: 26.3C days feeling like 25C, 12.3C nights, a low 34 percent humidity and 10.9 hours of sun.
WadiRumAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Add your own note from Wadi Rum's card on the map.

Wadi Rum climate normals — February

Daytime high17°C / 62°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 40°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall8 mm / 0.3 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity51%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-1°C / 31°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)50🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Wadi Rum in February

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.

BusyRamadan, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

JFMAMJJASOND

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).

Best weatherWadi Rum's best weather comes in February, March and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.

February includes Desert bloom after the rains.

JFMAMJJASOND

Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather

What's on in Wadi Rum in February

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Holiday

    Ramadan

    18 Feb – 19 MarClosures

    Camps keep feeding guests, but Bedouin drivers and cooks are fasting all day in the desert and meals move to after sunset. The village at Rum is shut until then. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Desert bloom after the rains

    15 Feb – 10 Apr · usuallyWildflowers & blooms

    After a wet winter the sand between the jebels comes up green and the wadis carry poppies and iris for a few weeks. In a dry year it does not happen at all.

  • Nature

    Dark-sky nights

    1 Sep – 30 Apr · usuallyDark-sky season

    No town within an hour and the cold half of the year gives the steadiest air. Camps time the good nights around the new moon, which is worth asking about when you book.

  • Hazard

    Flash floods in the wadis

    1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyFlood seasonClosures

    Rain on the plateau runs off bare rock and fills the wadis within minutes, and the desert tracks and the road in can both be cut for a day. It is the one real hazard here. Source ↗

What's on around the world in February →

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?

Loading map…

Wadi Rum in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
February in Wadi Rum: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Wadi Rum on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Wadi Rum in February?
In February, Wadi Rum averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 7.8 mm of rain over roughly 1.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Wadi Rum in February?
Wadi Rum has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in February.

Within 300 km: Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Tel Aviv's Purim around 20 Feb – 25 Mar.