Early spring · Weather & things to do
Wadi Rum in March
Wadi Rum warms up: highs climb to 72°F (22°C), from 63°F in February, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (4 mm)
- Humidity
- 43%
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What March feels like
Warm afternoons near 72°F (22°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 42°F (6°C), about 16°C (29°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (4 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 30%.
Plan around March
March is one of Wadi Rum's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 63°F in February.
- Comfort improves from 96/100 in February to 100/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Wadi Rum in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Um Fruth Rock Bridge
Small natural arch you can climb onto for photos over the sand.
Why now March scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Burdah Rock Bridge
Guided scramble to one of the desert's highest natural arches.
Why now Highs near 72°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Red sand dunes
Dunes banked against Jebel Umm Ishrin where you can climb or sandboard.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp
Chicken, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in a pit under the sand, served at most camps.
Wadi Rum jeep tour
Half- or full-day 4x4 trips to dunes, canyons, rock bridges and inscriptions.
Nearby in March
- Petra & Wadi Musa in March~52 mi · highs 67°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Dead Sea in March~148 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Amman in March~167 mi · highs 65°F, 1.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cairo & Giza in March~253 mi · highs 78°F, 0.3 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 March: quick answers
Is March 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 72°F (22°C) and 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Wadi Rum in March?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wadi Rum in March?
Not much: about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 1.5 in (39 mm).
What should I pack for Wadi Rum in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Wadi Rum
Routes in season in March
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Wadi Rum in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.