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Jordan's national averages run from 15 °C in January to 37 °C in July, with rainfall between 0 mm in July and 16 mm in March and 6.8–10.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are April, October and May. Its 12 regions span 26–27 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Amman
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Amman
- Area
- 88,781 km²
Best months to visit
When Jordan shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 20.1 |
| February | 16.6 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 23.2 |
| March | 20.8 | 8.6 | 4.4 | 28.8 |
| April | 26.5 | 12.8 | 7.3 | 33.6 |
| May | 31.1 | 16.8 | 12.0 | 37.1 |
| June | 34.8 | 20.3 | 16.8 | 39.1 |
| July | 36.5 | 22.5 | 20.2 | 39.8 |
| August | 36.5 | 22.6 | 20.1 | 40.8 |
| September | 34.0 | 20.3 | 17.3 | 39.2 |
| October | 29.1 | 16.2 | 12.2 | 33.7 |
| November | 22.3 | 10.7 | 5.8 | 28.3 |
| December | 16.8 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 21.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 14 |
| February | 15 |
| March | 16 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 4 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 12 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.2 |
| February | 7.9 |
| March | 8.7 |
| April | 9.6 |
| May | 10.2 |
| June | 10.5 |
| July | 10.4 |
| August | 10.0 |
| September | 9.4 |
| October | 8.5 |
| November | 7.5 |
| December | 6.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4 | 7.2 | 22.3 |
| February | 12.5 | 7.3 | 21.8 |
| March | 14.0 | 7.5 | 23.9 |
| April | 13.6 | 8.8 | 21.2 |
| May | 14.2 | 9.1 | 20.8 |
| June | 14.1 | 10.6 | 17.9 |
| July | 14.2 | 11.0 | 17.6 |
| August | 13.4 | 10.3 | 16.6 |
| September | 11.9 | 9.3 | 15.1 |
| October | 10.6 | 7.6 | 14.6 |
| November | 10.7 | 6.6 | 16.0 |
| December | 11.4 | 6.8 | 20.0 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Jordan
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Jordan, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedPetra
Limited July–August · at its best March–May, September–November
Sources: jacadatravel.com, skyhookadventure.com
- LimitedWadi Rum
Limited June–August · at its best March–May, September–November
Sources: skyhookadventure.com, responsibletravel.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Jordan
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
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Parts of Jordan carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Jordan, in order
- JanJanuary14.7°C · 14 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 14 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 14 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary16.6°C · 15 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 15 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 15 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch20.8°C · 16 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 16 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 16 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril26.5°C · 8 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 8 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 8 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay31.1°C · 4 mm · 10.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 4 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 4 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune34.8°C · 1 mm · 10.5 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly36.5°C · 0 mm · 10.4 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust36.5°C · 0 mm · 10.0 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember34.0°C · 0 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober29.1°C · 3 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember22.3°C · 9 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember16.8°C · 12 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
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