Early winter · Weather & things to do
Wadi Rum in December
Wadi Rum cools off: highs slip to 62°F (16°C), from 71°F in November, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 62°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs near 62°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 30%.
Plan around December
December is one of Wadi Rum's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by January, the score drops to 88/100.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 07 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 100/100 in November to 95/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 37°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Wadi Rum in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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 December scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp
Chicken, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in a pit under the sand, served at most camps.
Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum
Sunrise balloon flights over the desert, run seasonally from Wadi Rum.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Burdah Rock Bridge
Guided scramble to one of the desert's highest natural arches.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in December
- Petra & Wadi Musa in December~52 mi · highs 60°F, 1.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Dead Sea in December~148 mi · highs 69°F, 1.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Amman in December~167 mi · highs 58°F, 2.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cairo & Giza in December~253 mi · highs 69°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (8°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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 62°F (16°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Wadi Rum in December?
Average highs are 62°F (16°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wadi Rum in December?
Not much: about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 1.5 in (39 mm).
What should I pack for Wadi Rum in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 37°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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