Jordan weather in December
What is the weather like in Jordan in December?
The weather conditions in Jordan in December vary from tolerable to pleasant depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During December in Jordan the average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C (59°F) in Irbid to 17°C (63°F) in Wadi Rum. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (42°F) in Wadi Rum and 4°C (39°F) in Irbid.
Precipitation in December varies from almost none in Wadi Rum with an average of 2.4mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Sowayma with 39mm (1.5 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 180 hours of sunshine in Amman during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Jordan, check out the map below.
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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 (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Aqaba
In December Aqaba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (42°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Wadi Musa
In December Wadi Musa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (40°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Wadi Rum
In December Wadi Rum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (42°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sowayma
In December Sowayma generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Jordan?
In our opinion December is a good time to visit Jordan with commonly pleasant weather in Amman. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Jordan is in March, April, May, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Amman.
The worst months are January, February, July and August that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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