Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea
A single stretch of coastline where you can dive a coral reef in the morning and stand at the point where four countries meet by afternoon, wrecks sunk deliberately for divers to explore, and a desert just inland that turns pink and gold as the sun drops.
The best time to visit Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F). Local time there is 21:46 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 21°C · rain 6mm · 10.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C69°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | 21°C71°F | 13mm0.5in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| March | 24°C76°F | 12mm0.5in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C87°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 36°C96°F | 2mm0.1in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| June | 38°C100°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| July | 40°C104°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| August | 40°C103°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 37°C99°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 33°C91°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 28°C82°F | 2mm0.1in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 23°C73°F | 4mm0.2in | 10.3h10.3h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- JODJordanian dinar
- Language
- Arabic
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea?
The best time to visit Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F).
How warm does Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea get?
Typical daytime highs in Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea are Mar–May 30°C (86°F), Jun–Aug 39°C (103°F), Sep–Nov 33°C (91°F), Dec–Feb 22°C (71°F).
Is Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea expensive?
On the ground, Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea is middling.
What sort of trip is Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea good for?
Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea is good for beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea?
The wettest month in Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea is February at 13mm (0.5in), the driest June at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 3mm (0.1in).
What plug do I need for Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea?
Aqaba & the Jordanian Red Sea uses type B, C, D, F, G, J sockets at 230 V.
