Jordan weather in December

Are you planning a trip to Jordan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Jordan in December?

December in Jordan generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of December is in the winter season.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Ma'an at 16°C to pleasant in Aqaba at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Aqaba and 5°C in Ma'an.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Aqaba with an average of 4.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Irbid with 46 mm. The city Amman usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Jordan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Jordan's yearly weather, check out our Jordan climate page.

Where to go in Jordan in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Jordan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Jordan

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Jordan?

Average weather in Amman

In December Amman generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Amman
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22°C 
10°C 
225 hours 
18 mm 
5 days 
16°C 
6°C 
180 hours 
30 mm 
8 days 
January   >> January
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14°C 
5°C 
180 hours 
47 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Amman

Average weather in Aqaba

In December Aqaba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Aqaba
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26°C 
14°C 
246 hours 
2.2 mm 
1 day 
21°C 
9°C 
217 hours 
4.1 mm 
2 days 
January   >> January
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19°C 
8°C 
229 hours 
11 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Aqaba

Average weather in Wadi Musa

In December Wadi Musa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Wadi Musa
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22°C 
11°C 
246 hours 
7.4 mm 
2 days 
17°C 
6°C 
223 hours 
10 mm 
4 days 
January   >> January
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15°C 
4°C 
229 hours 
24 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Wadi Musa

Average weather in Wadi Rum

In December Wadi Rum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Wadi Rum
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23°C 
10°C 
246 hours 
3.5 mm 
1 day 
18°C 
5°C 
217 hours 
4.5 mm 
2 days 
January   >> January
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16°C 
4°C 
229 hours 
11 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Wadi Rum

Average weather in Sowayma

In December Sowayma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sowayma
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25°C 
15°C 
228 hours 
20 mm 
4 days 
20°C 
11°C 
192 hours 
39 mm 
8 days 
January   >> January
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17°C 
9°C 
193 hours 
59 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Sowayma

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Is December the best time to visit Jordan?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Amman, December might be a good time to visit Jordan.

On average, the best time to visit Jordan is in March, April, May, June, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Amman. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and August tend to be tolerable.

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