Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in April
What April is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Amman. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny days and cool evenings; one of the best months for Amman and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Amman: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:07
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Green hills, wildflowers and warm days; the busiest touring season for Jordan, so book Petra hotels ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Amman, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Downtown (Al-Balad)
Nymphaeum
The remains of a 2nd-century Roman public fountain stand near Quraysh Street in downtown, a reminder that the Roman city of Philadelphia lay under today's market streets.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
Historic site · Jabal al-Qal'a
Amman Citadel
Go in the late afternoon for golden light on the columns, and stay to hear the call to prayer echo across the hills at sunset.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Gallery · Jabal al-Weibdeh
Darat al Funun
A contemporary Arab art centre spread across restored 1920s houses on a hillside garden, with the ruins of a 6th-century Byzantine church among the terraces.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Religious site · Jabal al-Ashrafieh
Abu Darwish Mosque
Take a taxi up and view it from outside; the surrounding streets give a glimpse of everyday east Amman.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 10°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Amman?
One of the best months to visit Amman. The other best months are March, May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Amman?
It is one of the best months to visit Amman. Warm, sunny days and cool evenings; one of the best months for Amman and day trips.
+How warm is Amman in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.