Late winter · Weather & things to do
Amman in February
Amman warms up: highs climb to 58°F (15°C), from 55°F in January, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 81/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (58 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What February feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (15°C), good for long walks.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (58 mm) for the month.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and October & November.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort improves from 74/100 in January to 81/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 35°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amman in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Hashem Restaurant
Open-air downtown institution serving falafel, hummus and foul since 1952.
King Abdullah I Mosque
Blue-domed modern mosque that welcomes non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times.
Jafra Café
Downtown café with live oud music, mint tea and shisha.
Sufra
Traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf and maqluba in an old Rainbow Street villa.
Why now February scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 2.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in February
- Dead Sea in February~25 mi · highs 69°F, 1.7 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Petra & Wadi Musa in February~116 mi · highs 60°F, 1.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Wadi Rum in February~167 mi · highs 63°F, 0.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Cairo & Giza in February~307 mi · highs 70°F, 0.3 in rain · 7°C (12°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Amman?
It's middling, scoring 81/100. The best months are March – May and October & November, at up to 100. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amman in February?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in February?
Not much: about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 35°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Amman in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.