When to go · Umm Qais
Umm Qais in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Jordan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Jordan overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Umm QaisHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 1 day
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 Umm Qais, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 1 (better)
Mar: 4
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).
March: Inside Umm Qais's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Umm Qais: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen