Aqaba, Jordan

🇯🇴 Aqaba, Jordan



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100 USD = 70.90 JOD
Safety: Avoid non-essential travel

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Humidity37%41%41%35%37%40%36%
Wind28 km/h28 km/h29 km/h29 km/h30 km/h29 km/h15 km/h

Best time to visit Aqaba

The best time to visit Aqaba is March to May and September to November, when conditions are sunny or warm and suit beaches, diving and sightseeing. June to August is intensely hot, making midday and afternoon sightseeing demanding, while December to February is milder but rain can occasionally cause flash flooding in wadis and on roads.

JanuaryOKTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours8Dry Days28

January is mild and mostly dry, around 11-20°C. Rain can bring sudden flash flooding to wadis and roads.

FebruaryOKTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)7Sun Hours9Dry Days28

February is mild, around 7-19°C, with generally dry conditions. Occasional rain may cause sudden flash flooding in wadis and on roads.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)3Sun Hours10Dry Days29

March is sunny and suitable for sightseeing, around 14-25°C. Rain remains possible, with occasional flash flooding in wadis and on roads.

AprilGreatTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours11Dry Days28

April is sunny and dry, around 18-29°C, with conditions suited to beaches, diving and sightseeing.

MayGreatTemp (°C)30°Rain (mm)3Sun Hours12Dry Days29

May is hot and dry, around 22-34°C. Beaches and diving suit the weather, while sightseeing is most comfortable during morning or late-afternoon hours.

JuneOKTemp (°C)34°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days30

June is intensely hot and dry, around 25-37°C. Beach time and diving remain practical, while midday sightseeing can be arduous.

JulyOKTemp (°C)34°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days31

July is intensely hot and dry, around 27-38°C, with negligible rain. Beach activities suit the conditions, while outdoor sightseeing is demanding around midday.

AugustOKTemp (°C)34°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days31

August is intensely hot and dry, around 27-38°C, with negligible rain. Diving and beach time are practical, while afternoon sightseeing can be uncomfortable.

SeptemberGreatTemp (°C)31°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours11Dry Days30

September is sunny and hot, around 24-35°C, with scarce rain. Beaches, diving and sightseeing are practical outside the hottest hours.

OctoberGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days30

October is sunny and comfortable, around 20-32°C, with very little rain. The weather suits beaches and sightseeing.

NovemberGreatTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)1Sun Hours9Dry Days29

November is warm and mostly dry, around 15-26°C. Rain can bring sudden flash flooding to wadis and roads.

DecemberOKTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)5Sun Hours8Dry Days30

December is mild and generally dry, around 12-21°C. Occasional rain may cause sudden flash flooding in wadis and on roads.

Sources: audleytravel.com, touristtotraveller.com, magnificenttravel.com

Private Diving Experience in The Heart of Red Sea in Aqaba

Private Diving Experience in The Heart of Red Sea in Aqaba

Cost: From 50 USD · Duration: 2 hours · 5.0 (396 reviews)

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Diving, Snorkeling & Leisure Cruises by Boat

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Stargazing Adventure in Jordan

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Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour

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Full Day Jeep Tour with Overnight in beduin Camp Stay! (All Meals Included)

Full Day Jeep Tour with Overnight in beduin Camp Stay! (All Meals Included)

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Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba

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Cost: From 30 USD · 4.3 (103 reviews)

You will have the biggest glass bottom panorama vision in Aqaba. You will be viewing coral, fish and the wreck of a sunken ship throughout the glass bottom and have plenty of time for snorkelling (equipment provided). Our crew are helpful and will swim out to show the best areas to view the coral. For less confident swimmers, inflatable rings on lo

Brief

  • Aqaba is Jordan’s Red Sea resort city, known for coral reefs, snorkeling, scuba diving, beaches, and boat trips.
  • Try Aqaba’s fresh seafood, especially grilled fish and sayadieh rice with fish; Jordanian dishes such as mansaf and falafel are also widely available.
  • The city is a useful base for visits to Wadi Rum and Petra, but allow extra time for road journeys and desert excursions.

Safety and health

  • Regional tensions have affected southern Jordan: reports on 2 September said missiles aimed at a US facility near Aqaba were intercepted, with some falling in remote areas. Monitor Jordanian authorities, airline notifications, and your government’s travel advice; follow shelter and air-raid instructions promptly. (jpost.com | eaworldview.com)
  • Road traffic accidents are a significant visitor risk. Use reputable transport providers, wear seat belts, avoid driving at night outside the city, and take particular care on desert roads. (wikivoyage.org)
  • Sand-fly bites can transmit leishmaniasis. Use insect repellent, cover exposed skin, and consider screened or air-conditioned accommodation, especially during evening outdoor activities. (cdc.gov)
  • Avoid close contact with camels and people who are visibly ill because Middle East Respiratory Syndrome can be associated with camel exposure and respiratory transmission. (cdc.gov)
  • Choose bottled water if unsure about local supplies, be cautious with unrefrigerated street food, and avoid stray dogs and other animals. Any bite or scratch requires urgent medical assessment because rabies is endemic in Jordan. (wikivoyage.org)
  • A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged one or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits longer than 12 hours; it is not required for direct travel from the United States. (cdc.gov)

Recent News

  • 2 September 2026: Aqaba port reported increased transit cargo as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz redirected more shipments through Jordan. This mainly concerns freight, but wider regional shipping disruption may affect port activity and some logistics. (arabnews.com)
  • 2 September 2026: Reports said Iran launched missiles toward US-linked facilities in Jordan during the wider US-Iran conflict. Jordanian authorities said missiles were intercepted, with no reported casualties at the nearby facility; regional airspace and transport conditions may change quickly. (jpost.com | eaworldview.com)
  • 26 August 2026: The UK Foreign Office relaxed its advice for travel to and transit through Aqaba International Airport and seaport, while continuing to warn against travel within 3 km of Jordan’s Syrian border and to exercise caution because of regional instability. (ttgmedia.com)