When to go · Jordan
Jordan in October
Great month. Second peak: warm days, cool nights; first flash-flood risk after autumn rain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Jordan
- Prices
- High
- Jordan
Verdict
Second peak: warm days, cool nights; first flash-flood risk after autumn rain.
Weather in October
- Amman and the highlands · Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Ajlounbest weather
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 Mujibfine
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 Rumbest weather
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 coastfine
Warm swimming water all year; summer 40 °C+. The winter sun escape of the country.
- Amman26° / 14°, 3 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Best month (alongside April)
Mild; arguably the best month alongside April.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jordan
- High
- Prices · Jordan
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in October
Rated best or good this month
Amman and the highlands
Best weather of the year (Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Ajloun)
Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum
Best weather of the year (Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rum)
Mild; best month for walking.
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (mild days for the long walks)
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (warm sea, bearable land temperatures)
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (mild for a site with almost no cover)