Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Wadi Rum in April
Wadi Rum warms up: highs climb to 80°F (27°C), from 72°F in March, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 35%
- Cloud cover
- 28%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs settle around 80°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (31°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
The air is dry, at about 35% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 28%.
Plan around April
April is one of Wadi Rum's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 81/100.
- Comfort holds steady from March (100 → 100/100).
- April sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Wadi Rum in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Khazali Canyon
Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.
Why now April scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum
Sunrise balloon flights over the desert, run seasonally from Wadi Rum.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 0.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Lawrence's Spring
Spring on Jebel Abu Judaidah linked to T.E. Lawrence, with views over the valley.
Um Fruth Rock Bridge
Small natural arch you can climb onto for photos over the sand.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Burdah Rock Bridge
Guided scramble to one of the desert's highest natural arches.
Nearby in April
- Petra & Wadi Musa in April~52 mi · highs 75°F, 0.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in April~148 mi · highs 84°F, 0.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in April~167 mi · highs 73°F, 0.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in April~253 mi · highs 86°F, 0.4 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wadi Rum in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Wadi Rum in April?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wadi Rum in April?
Not much: about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 1.5 in (39 mm).
What should I pack for Wadi Rum in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Wadi Rum
Routes in season in April
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Wadi Rum in April?
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