Season guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Green hills, wildflowers and warm days; the busiest touring season for Jordan, so book Petra hotels ahead. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 11 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 7°C (45°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 7 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 3 | 12.9 h | 4/5 |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 1 | 13.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 24°C (75°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 47 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- May: Independence Day — national holiday (25 May)
Make the most of the weather
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
Gallery · Jabal al-Weibdeh
Darat al Funun
Sit in the garden by the church ruins, which look across the valley to the Citadel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Religious site · Jabal al-Ashrafieh
Abu Darwish Mosque
Built in the 1960s by a Circassian family, this mosque is covered in a distinctive black-and-white chequered pattern and sits on Jabal al-Ashrafieh, one of the highest points in the city, with views across Amman.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Viewpoint · Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street
Wild Jordan Center
Come for sunset drinks on the terrace, when the Citadel lights come on across the valley.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Shopping
- Food
Viewpoint · Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street
Citadel-view sunset from Jabal Amman
Several stairways and small terraces off Rainbow Street and around the First Circle look across downtown to the floodlit Citadel and the giant flagpole at Raghadan, one of the city's best free views at dusk.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Day trips in spring
- Jerash (About 50 minutes by car) — One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities anywhere, with Hadrian's Arch, an oval plaza, a colonnaded street, two theatres and the Temple of Artemis.
- Dead Sea (About 1 hour by car) — The Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea, more than 400 metres below sea level, has resort hotels at Sweimeh with beach access and a public beach where you can float in the salty water and cover yourself in mud.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Amman?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. Green hills, wildflowers and warm days; the busiest touring season for Jordan, so book Petra hotels ahead.
+What is the weather like in Amman in spring?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.