Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in August
What August is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rami Tarawneh, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. The hottest month; sightsee early and late, and expect busy summer evenings on Rainbow Street.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Amman: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:21
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry days and cool evenings in Amman, but extreme heat at the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts (usually July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · King Hussein Park
Royal Automobile Museum
The late King Hussein's collection of cars and motorcycles, from early 20th-century vehicles to royal limousines and rally cars, is displayed with photographs that tell Jordan's modern history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · King Hussein Park
Children's Museum Jordan
Weekday mornings can be busy with school groups; afternoons are calmer.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · Jabal al-Qal'a
Amman Citadel
The Citadel hill has been occupied for thousands of years and holds the columns of the Roman Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church and the Umayyad Palace with its restored domed audience hall and cistern.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Downtown (Al-Balad)
Roman Theatre and Odeon
Climb to the top row of seats for a view over the plaza and up to the Citadel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 19°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Amman?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Amman in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Amman?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month; sightsee early and late, and expect busy summer evenings on Rainbow Street.
+How warm is Amman in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.