Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa) Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan in August.

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Al Salt

Planning a getaway to Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa) in August

Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan is a region in Jordan. August in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa) generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Al Salt. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Al Salt.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Al Salt sees around 366 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa) — and find the best time to visit. (based on Al Salt)

January16°C (61°F) February18°C (64°F) March21°C (70°F) April26°C (79°F) May31°C (88°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September34°C (93°F) October30°C (86°F) November24°C (75°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa) in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa)

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan?

Al Salt

In August Al Salt generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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Monthly sun hours
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In our records: Jordan August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Jordan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Jordan reached 48°C (118°F) in Aqaba on August 13, 2025.

Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa) weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan in August?

Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Al Salt average around 36°C (97°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan in August?

Daytime temperatures in Al Salt peak at roughly 36°C (97°F) in August, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan. Al Salt averages only about 0.5 mm (0.02 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Balqa Governorate (Al-Balqa), Jordan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Al Salt.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April and November offering mostly perfect weather in Al Salt. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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