The weather in Jordan is pleasant for travel throughout the year. Amman is sunny and cloudless from May to October, with temperatures averaging approximately 25C (75 F). During the spring, the most beautiful season in Jordan, fields and mountains are coated with rich greenery and exquisite wildflowers.
In autumn, the weather is mild and pleasant. July and August are hot and dry, but not restrictive of tourist activities. The valleys and Aqaba are ideal winter resorts, with temperatures averaging 16-22 C (66-72 F) between November and April. Rainfall is a rare occurrence in Aqaba as well as in the desert areas of Jordan.
The weather in Jordan in general
Jordan‘s climate is somewhere between a Mediterranean climate and a desert climate, but the land is usually very dry. Winter temperatures in the southern and northern highlands range from 9-13°C, while in desert areas it is 19-22°C.
In summer temperatures in the Jordan Valley, the range is between 38-39°C, while in desert areas they vary between 26-29°C. About 75% of precipitation occurs in winter. Jordan’s climate is influenced by dry Khamsin winds, which can lead to abnormally high temperatures of up to 15°C. Shamal Wind is also a contributing factor that blows from the north and northeast and contributes to the high temperatures during the day.
Is Jordan hot or cold?
Jordan’s climate is hot and dry, with hot and dry summers and short cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan’s position between the subtropical dryness of the Arabian desert and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean.
In Amman, the summers are long hot, arid, and clear. The winters are cold and mostly clear. During the year, the temperature typically varies between 38°F and 89°F, rarely falling below 32°F or above 95°F.
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