Climate and Average Weather in 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 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher. With the highest averages in the south, which can reach temperatures as high as 37 to 41ºC (98-105ºF).
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.
Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperatures over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical weather data like humidity, wind speed and water temperature.