Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in March
What March is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: David Bjorgen, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Amman. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring begins, with wildflowers in the hills and comfortable sightseeing weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Amman: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with February (14°C (57°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:44
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Green hills, wildflowers and warm days; the busiest touring season for Jordan, so book Petra hotels ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Amman, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street
Rainbow Street
Come at dusk for the views from a rooftop café, and wander the side streets towards the Wild Jordan Center.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
- Shopping
Neighbourhood · Jabal al-Weibdeh
Jabal al-Weibdeh
One of the city's first residential hills, Weibdeh keeps 1920s and 1930s stone houses with arched windows, churches and small mosques along quiet tree-lined streets.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Jabal al-Weibdeh
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Pair it with Darat al Funun, a 10-minute walk away, for an afternoon of art.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 7°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Amman?
One of the best months to visit Amman. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Amman?
It is one of the best months to visit Amman. Spring begins, with wildflowers in the hills and comfortable sightseeing weather.
+How warm is Amman in March?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.