Weather in August in Jordan
Considering a trip to Jordan this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Jordan in August?
August in Jordan generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very warm in Wadi Musa at 33°C and very hot in Aqaba at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Aqaba and 21°C in Wadi Musa. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Jordan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Amman.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 366 hours of sunshine in Amman. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Jordan for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jordan climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Jordan?
Amman
In August Amman generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Aqaba
In August Aqaba generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wadi Musa
In August Wadi Musa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Wadi Rum
In August Wadi Rum generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sowayma
In August Sowayma generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Jordan?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Jordan with often tolerable weather in Amman.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Amman. On the other hand, the months of January, February and August tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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