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Amman in July
Amman's warmest month brings highs averaging 93°F (34°C), lows of 62°F (17°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 73/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 93°F (34°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 10%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What July feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 93°F (34°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 62°F (17°C), about 17°C (31°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 10%.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March – May and October & November.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in June to 73/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes93°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 62°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amman in July
Afternoons run hot (93°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now July scores 73/100 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 93°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Habibah Sweets
Downtown sweet shop famous for hot kunafa served on paper plates.
Why now A break from 93°F afternoons.
Amman Citadel
Hilltop ruins of the Temple of Hercules and an Umayyad palace, with views over downtown.
Sufra
Traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf and maqluba in an old Rainbow Street villa.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Dead Sea in July~25 mi · highs 102°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in July~116 mi · highs 93°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in July~167 mi · highs 99°F, 0.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in July~307 mi · highs 103°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Amman?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 73/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are March – May and October & November. Expect highs of 93°F (34°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 July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Amman in July?
Average highs are 93°F (34°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in July?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (93°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 62°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Amman in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.