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Basta (archaeological site)

Archaeological Site

Basta, in Ma'an Governorate, is an archaeological site with prehistoric settlement remains; archaeologists and history-minded travelers visit to see ancient structures and stratified deposits.

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Basta (archaeological site) essentials

Address: Basta archaeological site vicinity, Ma’an Governorate, Jordan
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Basta (archaeological site)

Spring and autumn avoid summer heat and winter chills; archaeological exploration is best in milder months.

Spring
March-May · 15-25°C
Pleasant temperatures for field visits and exploration.
Autumn
September-November · 15-28°C
Clearer skies and comfortable touring conditions.

Weather & Climate near Basta (archaeological site)

Climate

Basta (archaeological site)'s climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 31°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 0° - 10° 3° 43 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
February Good 1° - 12° 5° 40 mm mostly sunny 58% 2.5 m/s 1.0 high 11.0h
March Excellent 4° - 16° 8° 30 mm mostly sunny 50% 3.2 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 8° - 22° 15° 13 mm mostly sunny 41% 3.0 m/s 2.0 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 12° - 27° 19° 2 mm clear 35% 3.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 14° - 30° 22° 0 mm clear 34% 2.9 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 0 mm clear 35% 2.8 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 16° - 31° 24° 0 mm clear 39% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 14° - 29° 22° 0 mm clear 44% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 3 mm clear 47% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
November Excellent 6° - 18° 12° 13 mm mostly sunny 55% 2.3 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Good 1° - 12° 5° 39 mm mostly sunny 61% 2.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Basta (archaeological site)

Basta is in Ma’an Governorate; access will typically be by road from Ma’an city. Given its archaeological status, visitors should confirm routes and permissions with Jordanian authorities or local tour operators.

Tips for Visiting Basta (archaeological site)

  • Bring plenty of water and sun protection; the region is arid and facilities are limited.
  • Hire a local guide familiar with the site's archaeological context - they can interpret features that look like random stones to an untrained eye.
  • Check access rules with Jordanian heritage authorities, as some archaeological areas have restricted zones.