When to go · Tala Bay
Tala Bay in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot, sea‑temperature peaks, higher risk of sunburn).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Jordan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Jordan overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot, sea‑temperature peaks, higher risk of sunburn).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Tala Bay's best window: Oct–May (warm sea, less heat than summer).
- NovemberGreatInside Tala Bay's best window: Oct–May (warm sea, less heat than summer).
- DecemberGreatInside Tala Bay's best window: Oct–May (warm sea, less heat than summer).
- JanuaryGreatInside Tala Bay's best window: Oct–May (warm sea, less heat than summer).
Weather in August
- Tala BayHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 104 °F (40 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 0 days
- Aqaba and the Red Sea, Jordan · Aqaba, Tala Bay, south coasthot
Warm swimming water all year; summer 40 °C (104 °F)+. The winter sun escape of the country.Warm swimming water all year; summer 104 °F (40 °C)+. The winter sun escape of the country.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jordan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Jordan overall
- Medium
Jordan overall: Hottest month; Wadi Mujib water hikes are the relief. Jerash Festival evenings.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tala Bay, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 40 °C (104 °F)104 °F (40 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot, sea‑temperature peaks, higher risk of sunburn).
January: Inside Tala Bay's best window: Oct–May (warm sea, less heat than summer).
Tala Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen