Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 6 to 8°
- 7 rainy days · 37 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Jordan?
In short: March to May and September to November, when Petra sees 18 to 30 °C in the afternoon and little rain. April and October are the best compromise for walking in Petra and Wadi Rum, while Aqaba is good for diving all year round.
- Petra on foot: In spring, from March to May, and in autumn, from September to November: the two mild seasons recommended by Petra's official website.
- Wadi Rum and hiking: From April to May and in October: temperate days (24 to 28 °C in Petra) for walking and sleeping in camp, far from the summer 32 °C.
- Diving in the Red Sea: All year round in Aqaba: the water stays around 22.5 °C and only drops to 20 °C in winter, according to the Aqaba tourist board.
- Petra at dawn in summer: From June to August, no rain and more than 13 hours of sunshine in Petra; the site opens from 6 am, which lets you visit before the heat.
Best avoided: July and August, with 32 °C in the afternoon in Petra and gruelling visits after mid-morning; then January, the coolest and rainiest month (13 °C, 45 mm and 8 rainy days in Petra).
Sources: visitpetra.jo, visitpetra.jo, visitaqaba.com
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb15°fair
- Mar18°recommended
- Apr24°recommended
- May28°recommended
- Jun31°fair
- Jul32°not recommended
- Aug32°not recommended
- Sep30°recommended
- Oct26°recommended
- Nov20°recommended
- Dec15°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Jordan, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | 9.2 h | 45 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 15° | 7° | 9.7 h | 43 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 18° | 9° | 10.8 h | 29 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| April | 24° | 13° | 12 h | 11 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| May | 28° | 17° | 12.7 h | 6 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| June | 31° | 20° | 13.1 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| July | 32° | 22° | 13.1 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| August | 32° | 22° | 12.8 h | 1 mm | 0 d | |
| September | 30° | 21° | 11.5 h | 1 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| October | 26° | 17° | 10.7 h | 8 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| November | 20° | 12° | 9.9 h | 19 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| December | 15° | 8° | 9.1 h | 23 mm | 5 d |
The four seasons in Jordan, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Petra) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May18 to 28°
nights 9 to 17°
- 3 rainy days · 15 mm
- 11.8 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug31 to 32°
nights 20 to 22°
- 0 rainy days · 0 mm
- 13 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov20 to 30°
nights 12 to 21°
- 2 rainy days · 9 mm
- 10.7 h of sun
Book early for March to May and September to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Jordan, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h05 of daylight, in December 10h12, a difference of 3h54.
10h23Jan
11h04Feb
11h55Mar
12h52Apr
13h40May
14h05Jun
13h55Jul
13h14Aug
12h18Sep
11h22Oct
10h35Nov
10h12Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Petra" (30.33°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Jordan, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 |
EventsJerash FestivalJulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Long days: June
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Jordan, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JulyJerash Festival
The Roman theatres of Jerash host concerts, poetry and dance troupes over around ten summer evenings.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 45 mm · 8 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair15°7° at night
- 43 mm · 7 d
- 9.7 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended18°9° at night
- 29 mm · 5 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended24°13° at night
- 11 mm · 3 d
- 12 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended28°17° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair31°20° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 13.1 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended32°22° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 13.1 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended32°22° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 12.8 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Recommended30°21° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 11.5 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended26°17° at night
- 8 mm · 2 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended20°12° at night
- 19 mm · 4 d
- 9.9 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair15°8° at night
- 23 mm · 5 d
- 9.1 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (45 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 29 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (11 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.1 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.1 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 30 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 26 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 19 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Rain stays light: 23 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jordan?
March to May and September to November, when Petra sees 18 to 30 °C in the afternoon and little rain. April and October are the best compromise for walking in Petra and Wadi Rum, while Aqaba is good for diving all year round.
Which month should you avoid in Jordan?
July and August, with 32 °C in the afternoon in Petra and gruelling visits after mid-morning; then January, the coolest and rainiest month (13 °C, 45 mm and 8 rainy days in Petra).
What is the hottest month in Jordan?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Petra).
What is the coldest month in Jordan?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Petra).
What is the driest month in Jordan?
June: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 45 mm in January, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Jordan?
June, with 13.1 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When is the best time to hike in Jordan?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Petra), the safest windows for walking.
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