Early spring · Weather & things to do
Amman in March
Amman warms up: highs climb to 65°F (18°C), from 58°F in February, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 95/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (32 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 40°F (4°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
About 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March is one of Amman's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in February to 95/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amman in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Rainbow Street
Café and shop-lined street in Jabal Amman, busy in the evening.
Why now March scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Amman Citadel
Hilltop ruins of the Temple of Hercules and an Umayyad palace, with views over downtown.
Habibah Sweets
Downtown sweet shop famous for hot kunafa served on paper plates.
Roman Theatre
2nd-century theater cut into the hillside, seating 6,000, with small folklore museums.
Sufra
Traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf and maqluba in an old Rainbow Street villa.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in March
- Dead Sea in March~25 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in March~116 mi · highs 67°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in March~167 mi · highs 72°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Cairo & Giza in March~307 mi · highs 78°F, 0.3 in rain · 7°C (13°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Amman?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Amman in March?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in March?
Not much: about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Amman in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.