Climate in Amman (Amman Governorate, Jordan)

The best time of year to visit Amman in Jordan

Amman's location and altitude has a big effect on its climate. Summers in Amman (May to September) are hot and dry with cool evenings, whilst the coldest weather is in December and January with an average temperature of 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). Rain falls between November and March with an average annual figure of 25 centimetres (10 inches).

Spring is brief, mild and lasts a little less than a month, from April to May. Sometimes snow is falls on the city during spring. Autumn is also mild and lasts from September to late November or December.

During the months of April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

Which is the warmest month in Amman?
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C (96°F) and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Amman?
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C (57°F).

Which is the wettest month in Amman?
January tops the wettest month list with 32mm (1.2in) of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Amman?
August is the driest month with 0mm (0.0in) of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Amman?
July is the sunniest month with an average of 388 hours of sunshine.

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