Temperature
Very hot by day, mild at night.
94°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Wadi Rum
Jordan · Middle East
Wadi Rum is most comfortable in March and November. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Rain is rare year-round. The air is mostly dry.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
38°F to 94°F
Rain
1 day/mo
Sunshine
11.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
39%Aug share of hot air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 73°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
97%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 94°F, easing to about 88°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Rain0%
Cloud1%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday92°F
Rain0%
Cloud2%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon94°F
Rain1%
Cloud6%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening88°F
Rain0%
Cloud4%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology