Weather in December in Jordan
Are you planning a trip a 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.
Temperatures
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.
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
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.
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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jordan.
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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