When to go · Jordan
Jordan, month by month
The best months for Jordan: Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).Amman and the highlands: rainy · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: best weather · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: coolCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryMixedStill cold in the highlands; Ramadan starts about 8 February 2027 (check).Amman and the highlands: rainy · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: best weather · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatSpring flowers and mild days; Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 2027 change opening hours (check).Amman and the highlands: fine · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: best weather · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatBest month for Petra, Wadi Rum and walking; Easter groups; book Petra hotels early.Amman and the highlands: best weather · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: best weather · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodWarming fast; Eid al-Adha and Independence Day (25 May) mid-to-late month.Amman and the highlands: best weather · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: hot · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: fineCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- JuneMixedHot in the south and the valley; early starts. Highlands pleasant.Amman and the highlands: fine · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: hot · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: hotCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyMixed35–40 °C at Petra by midday and hotter at the Dead Sea; Gulf visitors fill Amman and Aqaba.Amman and the highlands: hot · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: hot · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: hotCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedHottest month; Wadi Mujib water hikes are the relief. Jerash Festival evenings.Amman and the highlands: hot · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: hot · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: hotCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGoodHeat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.Amman and the highlands: fine · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: hot · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatSecond peak: warm days, cool nights; first flash-flood risk after autumn rain.Amman and the highlands: best weather · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: fine · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatClear and mild; nights cold in Wadi Rum. Carry a layer.Amman and the highlands: best weather · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: best weather · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedCold rain in Amman and Petra; Christmas in Madaba and Fuheis; Aqaba and the Dead Sea warm.Amman and the highlands: cool · Dead Sea and Jordan Valley: best weather · Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum: coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amman and the highlandsAmman, Jerash, Madaba, Ajloun | Wet | Wet | OK | Best | Best | OK | Hot | Hot | OK | Best | Best | Cool |
| Dead Sea and Jordan ValleyDead Sea resorts, Baptism Site, Wadi Mujib | Best | Best | Best | Best | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | OK | Best | Best |
| Petra, Dana and Wadi RumWadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rum | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | OK | Hot | Hot | Hot | OK | Best | Best | Cool |
| Aqaba and the Red SeaAqaba, Tala Bay, south coast | Best | Best | Best | OK | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | OK | Best | Best |