Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in October
What October is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Amman. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Warm days, cool nights and clear skies; one of the best months for Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Amman: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm and clear, with comfortable touring weather across the country and the first rains in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Amman, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 14°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Amman?
One of the best months to visit Amman. The other best months are March–May and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Amman?
It is one of the best months to visit Amman. Warm days, cool nights and clear skies; one of the best months for Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum.
+How warm is Amman in October?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in October?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.