Weather in December in Jordan
Thinking about venturing to Jordan this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Jordan in December?
December in Jordan generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild 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.To explore the conditions in Jordan in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected in Amman. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Jordan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Jordan?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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