Season guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Makeandtoss, CC0
Quick answer
Warm and clear, with comfortable touring weather across the country and the first rains in November. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 7 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 7
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 2 | 11.3 h | 4/5 |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 5 | 10.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 24°C (75°F), and 7 of the year's roughly 47 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Viewpoint · Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street
Citadel-view sunset from Jabal Amman
Several stairways and small terraces off Rainbow Street and around the First Circle look across downtown to the floodlit Citadel and the giant flagpole at Raghadan, one of the city's best free views at dusk.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
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
Viewpoint · Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street
Wild Jordan Center
Run by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, the centre has a café-restaurant with a terrace overlooking downtown and the Citadel, plus a shop selling crafts made by communities around Jordan's nature reserves.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Shopping
- Food
Day trips in autumn
- Madaba and Mount Nebo (About 45 minutes by car) — Madaba's St George's Church holds a 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and the town is full of Byzantine mosaics.
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan (About 1 hour by car) — The baptism site of Jesus on the east bank of the Jordan River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is visited by guided shuttle through the reserve to excavated churches and the river itself.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Amman?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Warm and clear, with comfortable touring weather across the country and the first rains in November.
+What is the weather like in Amman in autumn?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 7 rainy days over the season.