AI-generatedMadaba at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,060 h
- Rain a year
- 153 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 790 m
Climate in Madaba
Madaba has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year, Madaba is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Madaba
The best time to visit Madaba is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to December. The wettest month is January with 40 mm of precipitation.
Madaba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Madaba in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Madaba in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Madaba in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–31 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Madaba in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3918:06
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:24–07:12 · evening 17:33–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:24 · evening 18:21–18:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Madaba compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Madaba in October?
In October, Madaba is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Madaba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:39 – 18:06
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 18 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Madaba
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Madaba: score 99 against 93. In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 9 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Madaba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January14° · 5.9 h
In January, Madaba is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in January73February16° · 6.2 h
In February, Madaba is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in February92March19° · 7.3 h
In March, Madaba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in March99April24° · 8.8 h
In April, Madaba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in April91May29° · 10.0 h
In May, Madaba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in May74June31° · 11.1 h
In June, Madaba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in June66July33° · 11.1 h
In July, Madaba is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in July64August33° · 10.7 h
In August, Madaba is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in August77September31° · 9.4 h
In September, Madaba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in September93October27° · 7.7 h
In October, Madaba is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in October92November22° · 6.5 h
In November, Madaba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in November79December16° · 5.8 h
In December, Madaba is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Madaba.
Madaba in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Madaba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 64 | 14° | 5° | 5.9 h | 7 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 16° | 6° | 6.2 h | 7 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 19° | 9° | 7.3 h | 5 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 24° | 12° | 8.8 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 91 | 29° | 17° | 10.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 31° | 19° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 33° | 21° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 33° | 21° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 31° | 19° | 9.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 27° | 16° | 7.7 h | 2 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 22° | 11° | 6.5 h | 3 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 16° | 6° | 5.8 h | 4 | 22 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Madaba
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.7 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Madaba, 68 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Madaba: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Madaba has about 2 rainy days with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Madaba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Madaba
How breezy and how cloudy Madaba is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Madaba typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 18 % of the sky over Madaba: mostly clear, with about 7.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Madaba
How often the day gets hot in Madaba (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Madaba has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Madaba
Weather for your travel dates
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Madaba in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Madaba has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 65).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 55 min
- Distance
- 3,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Madaba vs Amman
In October the holiday weather in Madaba and Amman is about equally good (score 93 vs 91). During the day Amman is 1 °C warmer than Madaba.
| in October | Madaba | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Madaba
When is the best time to visit Madaba?
The best time to visit Madaba is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Madaba?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Madaba?
The wettest month is January with 40 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Madaba get?
Madaba gets around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Madaba in?
Madaba is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Madaba?
A nonstop flight from London to Madaba takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Madaba?
Madaba has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 88, summer holidays 65, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 72.