Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in February
What February is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ken and Nyetta, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Cool and changeable with sunny breaks; quiet at the sights.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Amman: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, wet and sometimes snowy in Amman, though the Dead Sea and Aqaba stay mild; few tourists and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Amman, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Downtown (Al-Balad)
Downtown street-food trail
Downtown's long-established counters serve falafel, hummus and ful in steel bowls with mint, onions and bread, and its sweet shops cut warm knafeh from huge trays.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Iconic
- After dark
Market · Downtown (Al-Balad)
Downtown souqs and Grand Husseini Mosque
Follow the smell of roasting coffee and cardamom to the spice shops behind the mosque, and buy a bag of freshly ground Arabic coffee.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- History
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 4°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Amman?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Amman in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Amman?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and changeable with sunny breaks; quiet at the sights.
+How warm is Amman in February?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.