Late summer · Weather & things to do
Amman in August
Little changes in Amman from July: highs stay near 92°F (33°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 75/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 92°F (33°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 53%
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What August feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 92°F (33°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (30°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 11%.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March – May and October & November.
- Comfort holds steady from July (73 → 75/100).
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 92°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 62°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amman in August
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Hashem Restaurant
Open-air downtown institution serving falafel, hummus and foul since 1952.
Why now A break from 92°F afternoons.
Jafra Café
Downtown café with live oud music, mint tea and shisha.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now August scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Roman Theatre
2nd-century theater cut into the hillside, seating 6,000, with small folklore museums.
Rainbow Street
Café and shop-lined street in Jabal Amman, busy in the evening.
Why now Highs near 92°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in August
- Dead Sea in August~25 mi · highs 102°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in August~116 mi · highs 93°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in August~167 mi · highs 99°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in August~307 mi · highs 102°F, 0.0 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~164 m to Amman's ~865 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amman in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Amman?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 75/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are March – May and October & November. Expect highs of 92°F (33°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Amman in August?
Average highs are 92°F (33°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in August?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 92°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 62°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Amman in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.