Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Wadi Rum
Jordan · Middle East
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 60°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
84%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday84°F
Rain1%
Cloud16%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Rain3%
Cloud20%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening79°F
Rain1%
Cloud18%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 39 | 0.3 | 2 | 9.6 | 56 |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 0.3 | 2 | 10.3 | 51 |
| Mar | 69 | 47 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.3 | 43 |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.2 | 35 |
| May | 86 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 12.8 | 32 |
| Jun | 91 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.0 | 34 |
| Jul | 94 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.0 | 35 |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 39 |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.5 | 41 |
| Oct | 83 | 60 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 45 |
| Nov | 71 | 50 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.3 | 51 |
| Dec | 62 | 42 | 0.1 | 1 | 9.5 | 55 |
Similar climates
Similar
Similar travel styleMerzougaMoroccoSimilar travel styleSossusvleiNamibiaSimilar travel styleMoabUnited StatesSimilar travel styleSan Pedro de AtacamaChile
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Wadi Rum with Merzouga.
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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology