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When to go · Mafraq

Mafraq in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Medium
Jordan overall
Prices
Medium
Jordan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mafraq

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MafraqHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Jordan overall
Medium
Prices · Jordan overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mafraq, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Mar: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0 (better)

    Mar: 5

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 2

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet).

March: Inside Mafraq's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Mafraq: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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