gowhereandwhen.comGo in spring, March to May, or autumn, September to November, for warm, comfortable days at Petra, Wadi Rum and Amman. Summer is intensely hot in the desert, and winter is cool, with cold nights and the odd snowfall in Amman.
A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Amman. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
The steadiest weather, peaking around Apr.
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The quietest, cheapest stretch of the year.
The year at a glance
Jordan is mostly desert, so the trick is dodging the extremes. The ratings key off Amman, where spring and autumn bring warm, sunny days that are ideal for the long walks through Petra and the dunes of Wadi Rum.
Summer is searing in the desert and at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, while winter is cool by day and genuinely cold at night, with frost and occasional snow in Amman. The Red Sea at Aqaba stays warm and swimmable for much of the year.
Jordan month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Amman.
JanuaryCool with a little rain.Great 65
- Daytime high
- 12°C / 54°F
- Overnight low
- 4°C / 39°F
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
Cool with a little rain.
FebruaryCool with a little rain.Great 70
- Daytime high
- 13°C / 55°F
- Overnight low
- 4°C / 39°F
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
Cool with a little rain.
MarchMild and dry.Ideal 88
- Daytime high
- 17°C / 63°F
- Overnight low
- 6°C / 43°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Mild and dry.
AprilWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 23°C / 73°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
Warm and dry.
MayWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Warm and dry.
JuneHot and dry.Ideal 90
- Daytime high
- 31°C / 88°F
- Overnight low
- 16°C / 61°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Hot and dry.
JulyHot and dry.Ideal 87
- Daytime high
- 32°C / 90°F
- Overnight low
- 18°C / 64°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Hot and dry.
AugustHot and dry.Ideal 80
- Daytime high
- 33°C / 91°F
- Overnight low
- 18°C / 64°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Hot and dry.
SeptemberHot and dry.Ideal 90
- Daytime high
- 31°C / 88°F
- Overnight low
- 16°C / 61°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Hot and dry.
OctoberWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 27°C / 81°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
Warm and dry.
NovemberMild and dry.Ideal 100
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Mild and dry.
DecemberCool with a little rain.Ideal 74
- Daytime high
- 14°C / 57°F
- Overnight low
- 5°C / 41°F
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
Cool with a little rain.
Where you go changes when you go
Petra and the south
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable exploring. Summer is fierce and winter nights are cold.
Wadi Rum desert
Spring and autumn for warm days and clear, cool nights under the stars. Summer days are blistering.
The Dead Sea and Aqaba
Warm year round, with the Red Sea at Aqaba good for diving and the Dead Sea floating pleasant outside high summer.
Best time to visit Jordan for
Petra
March to May and September to November for comfortable, sunny days exploring the rose-red city on foot.
Wadi Rum
Spring and autumn for warm days and clear desert nights ideal for camping under the stars.
The Dead Sea and Red Sea
The shoulder months and even winter for warm water without the summer desert heat.
Hiking the Jordan Trail
Spring, when the desert briefly greens and wildflowers appear, or mild autumn.
What is on, and when
Comfortable season, spring and autumn
The prime windows for walking Petra and camping in Wadi Rum.
Petra by Night
The Treasury glows under candlelight on select evenings through the year.
Where to stay in Jordan
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