Climate and Weather of Jordan
The climate in Jordan varies greatly. Jordan has a warm Mediterranean climate in the area around the West Bank, with mild, wetter winters and warm, dry summers. Most of Jordan however has a desert climate with little or no rainfall. July and August are the hottest and driest months of the year.Throughout Jordan, daytime temperatures rise to an average of 30°C or higher. With the highest averages in the south, which can reach temperatures as high as 37°C to 41°C.
The winter period, which runs from December to early March, is mild and less dry than summer. Especially in the north-west of Jordan, along the Jordan River, the number of rainy days increases. In the higher desert plains there is also an increasing amount of precipitation in winter, but even then it is still relatively dry. Some areas get just a few millimetres during the whole winter. In the coldest months frost is possible, especially at night the mercury can drop below freezing. Also snow in winter is common and in the highlands it snows as a rule several days a year.
Amman and the Jordan Valley have more pleasant weather during spring and autumn. The best time to visit Jordan is from mid-March to mid-May and from mid-September till the end of October. These are the two periods in which it is pleasant in almost the whole country and there is little to no precipitation. In the warmest areas it can be on the hot side in the first half of May, just like in September.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Jordan?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.