Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Amman in October
Amman cools off: highs slip to 80°F (27°C), from 88°F in September, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 100/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (8 mm)
- Humidity
- 53%
- Cloud cover
- 26%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What October feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (25°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.3 in (8 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 26%.
Plan around October
October is one of Amman's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 68°F.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: November brings 1.1 in (29 mm).
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in September to 100/100.
- October sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amman in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now October scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sufra
Traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf and maqluba in an old Rainbow Street villa.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Hashem Restaurant
Open-air downtown institution serving falafel, hummus and foul since 1952.
Jafra Café
Downtown café with live oud music, mint tea and shisha.
Amman Citadel
Hilltop ruins of the Temple of Hercules and an Umayyad palace, with views over downtown.
Nearby in October
- Dead Sea in October~25 mi · highs 90°F, 0.2 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in October~116 mi · highs 81°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in October~167 mi · highs 85°F, 0.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in October~307 mi · highs 88°F, 0.2 in rain · 5°C (8°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Amman?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain. October is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Amman in October?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in October?
Not much: about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Amman in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.