Best Travel Time & Climate

Jordan has a predominantly dry, sunny climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures vary greatly depending on altitude: Amman (800 m) is significantly cooler than the Jordan Valley or Aqaba.

Best Time: March–May and September–November

The ideal travel time for all regions:

• March–May (Spring): Perfect! 20–28°C in Amman, wildflowers in the steppe, pleasant temperatures in Petra and Wadi Rum. The desert is not yet scorching hot, the Dead Sea already warm enough.
• September–November (Autumn): Equally ideal. The summer heat has broken, clear air, fewer tourists than in spring, lower prices. October is the insider tip.

High Summer: June–August

In Amman 32–38°C, in Aqaba and at the Dead Sea over 40°C, in Petra unbearably hot (38–42°C). Wadi Rum becomes a furnace. Only conditionally recommended for Aqaba (diving) and the Dead Sea — with lots of air conditioning.

Winter: December–February

Amman: 5–12°C, rainy, occasionally snow (!). Petra: daytime 10–15°C, cold at night. Aqaba and Dead Sea: pleasant 18–22°C, sunny — the perfect winter escape. Wadi Rum very cold at night (0–5°C). Warm clothing is a must.

Climate Table: Amman

Month	Day °C	Night °C	Sun Hours	Rainy Days	Rating
January	12	4	5	8	⭐⭐
February	13	4	6	7	⭐⭐
March	17	7	7	5	⭐⭐⭐⭐
April	23	11	9	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
May	28	15	11	1	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
June	32	18	13	0	⭐⭐⭐
July	34	20	13	0	⭐⭐
August	34	20	12	0	⭐⭐
September	31	18	10	0	⭐⭐⭐⭐
October	26	14	8	2	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
November	19	9	6	4	⭐⭐⭐⭐
December	13	5	5	6	⭐⭐

Climate Table: Aqaba / Dead Sea

Month	Day °C	Water °C	Sun Hours	Rainy Days
January	21	21	7	1
April	31	23	10	0
July	40	27	13	0
October	33	26	9	0