The Impact of Climate on The Tourism Industry in Aqaba Governorate

Abstract

This study aimed at analyzing the impact of climatic elements on the tourism industry, as well as the
months that may be used to promote tourism in the Aqaba Governorate. The tourism climate indicators
methodology was used in the study, which included the temperature and humidity indicator, the Baker
wind cooling indicator, and the tourist climate indicator. The study found that there are months that are
very suitable for carrying out tourism activities, despite differences in geographical location between the
two stations of Aqaba Airport and the port station, which are October, November, March, and April, while
the rest of the months are not suitable for activities, and it was discovered that there is a strong correlation
between the number of tourists and climate indicators. The tourism climate variables explained between
70 and 90 percent of the climatic impact on tourist movement in the Aqaba Governorate.