December · Jordan
Best time to visit Wadi Musa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Wadi Musa in December
Average temperature 10°C, 38 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Wadi Musa scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Wadi Musa is the gateway town for dawn walks through Petra's Siq to the rose-red Treasury. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Wadi Musa — reliably good (10th best month)
December averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 daylight hours.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Wadi Musa in December?
- In December, Wadi Musa averages 10°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Wadi Musa?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Wadi Musa in December?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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