Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Wadi Rum in October
Wadi Rum cools off: highs slip to 85°F (29°C), from 94°F in September, with lows of 56°F (14°C) and about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 91/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 42%
- Cloud cover
- 18%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 85°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
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 18%.
Plan around October
October 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 70/100 in September to 91/100.
- October sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Wadi Rum in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Wadi Rum jeep tour
Half- or full-day 4x4 trips to dunes, canyons, rock bridges and inscriptions.
Why now October scores 91/100 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 85°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.
Khazali Canyon
Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Um Fruth Rock Bridge
Small natural arch you can climb onto for photos over the sand.
Nearby in October
- Petra & Wadi Musa in October~52 mi · highs 81°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in October~148 mi · highs 90°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in October~167 mi · highs 80°F, 0.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in October~253 mi · highs 88°F, 0.2 in rain · 2°C (4°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. October is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Wadi Rum in October?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wadi Rum in October?
Not much: about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 1.5 in (39 mm).
What should I pack for Wadi Rum in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Wadi Rum
Routes in season in October
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Wadi Rum in October?
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