Jordan in August

Hottest month; Wadi Mujib water hikes are the relief. Jerash Festival evenings.

• Amman and the highlands · Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Ajlounhot

  At 700–1,100 m: cold wet winters with the odd snowfall, dry summers in the low 30s °C with cool nights.

• Dead Sea and Jordan Valley · Dead Sea resorts, Baptism Site, Wadi Mujibhot

  400 m below sea level: winter is mild (20–25 °C), summer reaches 40 °C+; the Mujib Siq trail only opens roughly April–October (check).

• Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumhot

  Petra sits near 1,000 m: freezing winter nights and occasional snow; flash floods Oct–Apr. Desert days are hot Jun–Aug but nights are cool.

• Aqaba and the Red Sea · Aqaba, Tala Bay, south coasthot

  Warm swimming water all year; summer 40 °C+. The winter sun escape of the country.

• Amman32° / 19°, 0 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Jerash Festival

  Late Jul – Aug

  Concerts in the Roman city; Jerash busy in the evenings.

• Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)

  About 15 Aug 2027 (lunar — check)

  Public holiday.

• Hottest month

  Amman

  Hottest month; plan indoor midday breaks.

Crowds · Jordan

Medium

Prices · Jordan

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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