Early winter · Weather & things to do
Amman in December
Amman cools off: highs slip to 58°F (15°C), from 68°F in November, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (52 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 58°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 38°F (3°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (52 mm) for the month.
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March – May and October & November).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 6.8 in (173 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 55 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in November to 84/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 38°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amman in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Jafra Café
Downtown café with live oud music, mint tea and shisha.
Hashem Restaurant
Open-air downtown institution serving falafel, hummus and foul since 1952.
Roman Theatre
2nd-century theater cut into the hillside, seating 6,000, with small folklore museums.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now December scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Rainbow Street
Café and shop-lined street in Jabal Amman, busy in the evening.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 2.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in December
- Dead Sea in December~25 mi · highs 69°F, 1.3 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Petra & Wadi Musa in December~116 mi · highs 60°F, 1.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Wadi Rum in December~167 mi · highs 62°F, 0.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Cairo & Giza in December~307 mi · highs 69°F, 0.3 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Amman?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 100 in March – May and October & November. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amman in December?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in December?
Not much: about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 38°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Amman in December?
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