Late winter · Weather & things to do
Wadi Rum in February
Wadi Rum warms up: highs climb to 63°F (17°C), from 58°F in January, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain.
February opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 96/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (8 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What February feels like
Days are mild at around 63°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain.
Plan around February
February is one of Wadi Rum's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February – April and October – December.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in January to 96/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- 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 February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum
Sunrise balloon flights over the desert, run seasonally from Wadi Rum.
Why now February scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lawrence's Spring
Spring on Jebel Abu Judaidah linked to T.E. Lawrence, with views over the valley.
Rest House Wadi Rum
Restaurant by the visitor center with set lunches and views of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
Wadi Rum jeep tour
Half- or full-day 4x4 trips to dunes, canyons, rock bridges and inscriptions.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Khazali Canyon
Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in February
- Petra & Wadi Musa in February~52 mi · highs 60°F, 1.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Dead Sea in February~148 mi · highs 69°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Amman in February~167 mi · highs 58°F, 2.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cairo & Giza in February~253 mi · highs 70°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (7°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Wadi Rum in February?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wadi Rum in February?
Not much: about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 1.5 in (39 mm).
What should I pack for Wadi Rum in February?
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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