Aqaba

Aqaba

Jordan

Local time15:28 Sunrise06:52 Sunset17:54 Elevation6 m

Photo: Hansueli Krapf derivative work: Inkey · CC BY-SA 3.0

Weather

When is the best time to visit Aqaba?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 41° July

Coldest month 11° January

Wettest month 5mm February

Rain per year 24mm

Rainy days per year 4

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Elat weather station, 6 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	21.7 °C	10.7 °C	4 mm	0.8	10.5 h
February	23.6 °C	12.1 °C	5 mm	0.7	11.2 h
March	27.1 °C	15.2 °C	3 mm	0.4	12.0 h
April	31.7 °C	18.8 °C	2 mm	0.2	12.9 h
May	36.2 °C	22.8 °C	1 mm	0.2	13.6 h
June	39.5 °C	25.5 °C	0 mm	0.0	14.0 h
July	40.8 °C	27.4 °C	0 mm	0.0	13.9 h
August	40.6 °C	27.7 °C	0 mm	0.0	13.2 h
September	37.9 °C	25.8 °C	0 mm	0.0	12.4 h
October	34.0 °C	22.4 °C	4 mm	0.4	11.5 h
November	28.3 °C	16.9 °C	2 mm	0.3	10.7 h
December	23.3 °C	12.2 °C	3 mm	0.5	10.3 h

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What to pack

What to wear in Aqaba

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day22 °C Night11 °C Rain4 mm

January in Aqaba: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

No need for jacket.

It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Day24 °C Night12 °C Rain5 mm

February in Aqaba: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

No need for jacket.

It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Day27 °C Night15 °C Rain3 mm

March in Aqaba: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 15 °C. Light clothes are enough.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Day32 °C Night19 °C Rain2 mm

April in Aqaba: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day36 °C Night23 °C Rain1 mm

May in Aqaba: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day40 °C Night26 °C Rain0 mm

June in Aqaba: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 26 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day41 °C Night27 °C Rain0 mm

July in Aqaba: hot, with highs of 41 °C and lows of 27 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day41 °C Night28 °C Rain0 mm

August in Aqaba: hot, with highs of 41 °C and lows of 28 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day38 °C Night26 °C Rain0 mm

September in Aqaba: hot, with highs of 38 °C and lows of 26 °C. Dress in layers.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day34 °C Night22 °C Rain4 mm

October in Aqaba: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Day28 °C Night17 °C Rain2 mm

November in Aqaba: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen
Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Day23 °C Night12 °C Rain3 mm

December in Aqaba: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

No need for jacket.

It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Aqaba

The weather is pleasant for walking around from December to March: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
It hardly rains: 24 mm in the whole year.

Near Aqaba

Nearby destinations

Straight-line distance and temperature in October.

Facts

Aqaba at a glance

Local time: 15:28
Time zone: UTC+3
Daylight today: 11 h 02 min
Population: 140,000
Elevation: 6 m
Airports: AQJ King Hussein9 kmETM Ramon22 km
Country prices: Moderate42% of US prices (2025)
Country: Jordan
Latitude: 29.53° N
Longitude: 35.01° E

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