WEATHER

The Prevailing wind is form north to south (from land to sea), so the water in the bay tends to be calm. Ships May anchor closer- in during winter.​ Strong southern storms and gale-force 6/7 south-westerly winds can develop within two hours, accompanied by A high swell .​

In such cases, small vessels may have to leave their berths to head to sea. Vessels at anchorage May have to weigh anchor and remain at sea until the sea moderates. This happens two to four times a year and May last one to two days each time.​ AQABA is not hot during the summer and warm in the winter, but there is often a dry refreshing northerly breeze.Average rainfall is only 60 mm annually and there is no fog.