Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Amman in September
Amman cools off: highs slip to 88°F (31°C), from 92°F in August, with lows of 60°F (15°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 88°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 54%
- Cloud cover
- 14%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What September feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 88°F (31°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 60°F (15°C), about 16°C (28°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 14%.
Plan around September
September is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March – May and October & November).
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in August to 84/100.
- September sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes88°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 60°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amman in September
Afternoons run hot (88°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Sufra
Traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf and maqluba in an old Rainbow Street villa.
Why now September scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Habibah Sweets
Downtown sweet shop famous for hot kunafa served on paper plates.
Why now A break from 88°F afternoons.
Amman Citadel
Hilltop ruins of the Temple of Hercules and an Umayyad palace, with views over downtown.
King Abdullah I Mosque
Blue-domed modern mosque that welcomes non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times.
Rainbow Street
Café and shop-lined street in Jabal Amman, busy in the evening.
Why now Highs near 88°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in September
- Dead Sea in September~25 mi · highs 97°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in September~116 mi · highs 89°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in September~167 mi · highs 94°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in September~307 mi · highs 97°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (9°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Amman?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 100 in March – May and October & November. Expect highs of 88°F (31°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. September is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Amman in September?
Average highs are 88°F (31°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in September?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (88°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 60°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in September
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
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