Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in July
What July is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: miiika, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Peak summer heat; many Gulf and diaspora visitors arrive for the holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Amman: days average 32°C (90°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 June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:43
- Daylight
- About 14 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- 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 July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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 · 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
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 19°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Amman?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Peak summer heat; many Gulf and diaspora visitors arrive for the holidays.
+How warm is Amman in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.