Best time to visit · Amman · Jordan
The best time to visit Amman
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rami Tarawneh, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Amman are March to May and September to November, when days are warm and sunny and nights are cool — ideal for combining the city with Jerash, the Dead Sea and Petra. Summer is hot but bearable in Amman thanks to the altitude, while winter is chilly and wet with occasional snow. Check Ramadan dates, which move about 11 days earlier each year and change opening hours.
Key facts
- Best months
- March–May and October–November
- Shoulder season
- June, September and December
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 33°C (91°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 12°C (54°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- December–February
Seasons
Amman sits about 700–1,100 metres above sea level, so it has hot, dry summers with cool nights and chilly, sometimes wet winters with occasional snow. Spring and autumn are mild and sunny.
March–May
Spring
Green hills, wildflowers and warm days; the busiest touring season for Jordan, so book Petra hotels ahead.
June–August
Summer
Hot, dry days and cool evenings in Amman, but extreme heat at the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum.
September–November
Autumn
Warm and clear, with comfortable touring weather across the country and the first rains in November.
December–February
Winter
Cold, wet and sometimes snowy in Amman, though the Dead Sea and Aqaba stay mild; few tourists and lower prices.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 4°C | 11 | 10.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 14°C | 4°C | 10 | 11 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 17°C | 7°C | 7 | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 23°C | 10°C | 3 | 12.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 28°C | 14°C | 1 | 13.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 31°C | 17°C | 0 | 14.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 19°C | 0 | 14 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 33°C | 19°C | 0 | 13.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 31°C | 17°C | 0 | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 27°C | 14°C | 2 | 11.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 20°C | 9°C | 5 | 10.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 14°C | 5°C | 8 | 10.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| May | Independence Day — national holiday (25 May) |
| July | Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts (usually July–August) |
| August | Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts (usually July–August) |
| December | Christmas celebrations in Christian neighbourhoods and Madaba (December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in December–February, and the sights are quietest in December–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Amman?
The best times to visit Amman are March to May and September to November, when days are warm and sunny and nights are cool — ideal for combining the city with Jerash, the Dead Sea and Petra. Summer is hot but bearable in Amman thanks to the altitude, while winter is chilly and wet with occasional snow. Check Ramadan dates, which move about 11 days earlier each year and change opening hours.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Amman?
Usually in December–February. The coldest month, with rain, wind and occasional snow; buildings can feel cold, so check that your hotel is heated.
+What is the rainiest month in Amman?
January, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Amman get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F).