Wadi Rum وادي رم
Jordan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wadi Rum is a protected wadi and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aqaba Governorate of Jordan. This desert landscape spans 742 square kilometers, reaching elevations of up to 1,750 meters. It is one of the 3 most looked-up sights in Jordan.
Planning a visit
The climate in Wadi Rum is generally arid. The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 30 °C to 32 °C. Temperatures are cooler during the winter months of January and February, when daily highs average between 12 °C and 14 °C and lows drop to 1 °C or 2 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with no more than 2 rainy days per month.
The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, located 39 kilometers away. Visitors traveling from the capital, Amman, will need to cover a distance of 268 kilometers to reach the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
