Late spring · Weather & things to do
Amman in May
Amman warms up: highs climb to 83°F (28°C), from 73°F in April, with lows of 53°F (11°C) and about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (6 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs settle around 83°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 53°F (11°C), about 17°C (30°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 32%.
Plan around May
May is one of Amman's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 81/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (10°F) from April.
- Comfort holds steady from April (97 → 95/100).
- May sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes83°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amman in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sufra
Traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf and maqluba in an old Rainbow Street villa.
Why now May 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.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now Highs near 83°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Rainbow Street
Café and shop-lined street in Jabal Amman, busy in the evening.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- Dead Sea in May~25 mi · highs 93°F, 0.2 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in May~116 mi · highs 84°F, 0.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in May~167 mi · highs 89°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in May~307 mi · highs 94°F, 0.0 in rain · 7°C (12°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Amman?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Amman in May?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 53°F (11°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in May?
Not much: about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (83°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Amman in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.