Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Wadi Rum in November
Wadi Rum cools off: highs slip to 71°F (22°C), from 85°F in October, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Humidity
- 51%
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are warm, averaging 71°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 46°F (8°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (5 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 27%.
Plan around November
November is one of Wadi Rum's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: December highs fall to 62°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from October.
- Comfort improves from 91/100 in October to 100/100.
- November sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 46°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Wadi Rum in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Burdah Rock Bridge
Guided scramble to one of the desert's highest natural arches.
Why now November scores 100/100 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.
Red sand dunes
Dunes banked against Jebel Umm Ishrin where you can climb or sandboard.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Rest House Wadi Rum
Restaurant by the visitor center with set lunches and views of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum
Sunrise balloon flights over the desert, run seasonally from Wadi Rum.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in November
- Petra & Wadi Musa in November~52 mi · highs 69°F, 0.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in November~148 mi · highs 78°F, 0.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Amman in November~167 mi · highs 68°F, 1.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cairo & Giza in November~253 mi · highs 78°F, 0.7 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 November: quick answers
Is November 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 71°F (22°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain. November is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Wadi Rum in November?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wadi Rum in November?
Not much: about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 1.5 in (39 mm).
What should I pack for Wadi Rum in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 46°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Wadi Rum
Routes in season in November
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Wadi Rum in November?
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