When is the best time to visit Aqaba?
In general the best time to visit Aqaba is probably January, February, March, April, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +102°F in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Aqaba in different months
This is the average weather in Aqaba for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +68°F to +90°F.
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +102°F during July.
Climate in Aqaba
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Aqaba for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Aqaba during the whole year:
The hottest month in Aqaba is August with average maximum temperature going up to +102°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +48°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Aqaba looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Aqaba is December with average humidity going up to 61%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 38%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Aqaba during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 4 rainy days and 7 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aqaba:
What is the hottest month in Aqaba?
The hottest month in Aqaba is August with average maximum temperature of +102°F.
What is the coldest month in Aqaba?
The coldest month in Aqaba is January with minimum temperatures of +48°F.
Is Aqaba worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Aqaba usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +102°F and 31 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Aqaba?
if you're looking to visit Aqaba when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, March, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Jordan
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Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aqaba, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.