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Best Time to Visit Amman

On the climate data, the best time to visit Amman is March – May and October & November, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain in October. September and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.

Amman, Jordan
Best months
Mar – May and Oct & Nov
Shoulder
Sep and Dec
Toughest
Jan and Jul & Aug
Warmest
Jul · 93°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 34°F
Wettest
Jan · 2.5 in
Driest
Jul · 0.0 in

Amman weather by month

Highs run from 55°F to 93°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 10.5 in (266 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Amman, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high55°F13°C58°F15°C65°F18°C73°F23°C83°F28°C89°F32°C93°F34°C92°F33°C88°F31°C80°F27°C68°F20°C58°F15°C
Avg low34°F1°C35°F2°C40°F4°C45°F7°C53°F11°C58°F14°C62°F17°C62°F17°C60°F15°C55°F13°C46°F8°C38°F3°C
Rain2.5 in63 mm2.3 in58 mm1.3 in32 mm0.6 in15 mm0.2 in6 mm0.0 in1 mm0.0 in0 mm0.0 in1 mm0.0 in1 mm0.3 in8 mm1.1 in29 mm2.0 in52 mm
Humidity69%66%63%56%49%47%49%53%54%53%55%63%
Cloud49%50%44%40%32%12%10%11%14%26%36%44%
Comfort7481959795817375841009884

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~164 m (538 ft) to Amman's ~865 m (2,838 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Amman season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 55–58°F (13–15°C) and lows down to 34°F (1°C). It's the wettest season, with about 6.8 in (173 mm) of rain, 65% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (January), averaging 80/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 65°F highs in March to 83°F by May. About 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across these months, 20% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (4°C). March – May are among the best-scoring months (season average 96/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 89–93°F (32–34°C). It's the driest season, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, 1% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 58°F (14°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July & August), averaging 76/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 88°F highs in September to 68°F by November. About 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain falls across these months, 14% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 46°F (8°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 94/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 10 Great and 2 Good. Great months: February – June and August – December. Tap a month for its own guide.

Amman weather questions

When is the best time to visit Amman?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Amman is March – May and October & November, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain in October. September and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.

What is the rainiest month in Amman?

January is the wettest month, averaging about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 10.5 in (266 mm).

What is the coldest month in Amman?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F (1°C) and highs of 55°F (13°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 93°F (34°C).

Is Amman humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 50%, and highs peak around 93°F (34°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Amman?

Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 34°F (1°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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