Best time to visit Jordan

March to May and September to November. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

March to May and September to November

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the clear favorites, with milder temperatures than the hot summer or cold, wet winter.

“Generally, the best time to visit Jordan is during spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November).” intrepidtravel.com
“the best time to visit Jordan is in the cooler spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November)” responsiblevacation.com
“spring (March to May) is widely considered to be the best time of year to visit Jordan” roughguides.com

6 of the 9 travel guides we read name these months.

Jordan month by month

Average high and low in Amman, and days with rain

January55°F / 40°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…Coldest month; Petra is quiet, but hiking trails near water can close for flash-flood risk.Jordan can get as much as 70 percent of its average rainfall in January, and snow is not unknown.Good for historical sites without crowds; Wadi Rum has crisp, clear nights.
February58°F / 41°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…Distinctly chilly; the Eastern Desert can be bitterly cold and dry.Aqaba is warmer, and holds the Traditional Arts Festival.Winter weather can bring biting winds, rain and snow, but the sun appears often.
Best timeMarch65°F / 46°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Start of spring: wildflowers, green valleys and few crowds.The rainy season ends in March, though it can run into April.Good but variable; rain is possible, and Easter may bring pilgrims to Madaba.
Best timeApril75°F / 52°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Ideal for walking and cycling, with sunny, generally dry weather.Temperatures across Jordan sit between 15 and 28°C.Rough Guides names April or May the best month to visit.Wadi Mujib Siq Trail season
Best timeMay83°F / 59°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Climate is ideal for sightseeing, but Petra gets very crowded and travel is expensive.Petra rainfall is low and temperatures rarely exceed 30°C.Independence Day is May 25.
June88°F / 65°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…Beginning of long, hot, dry summer, with highs up to about 39°C.The Sirocco wind can raise temperatures; clear desert skies are good for stargazing.Petra regularly reaches 35°C by midday.
July91°F / 69°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…Temperatures regularly top 40°C; one of the worst times to visit.Jerash hosts an arts and culture festival at the end of July.Aqaba and the Dead Sea beaches can reach 40°C.Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts
August91°F / 69°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…Intensely hot; follow locals and seek shade at midday.Summer means fewer crowds at Petra and Wadi Rum.Aqaba is moderated by sea breeze; water reaches 27 to 29°C.
Best timeSeptember88°F / 65°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…Heat eases, making it a pleasant time to visit.Dead Sea has its warmest water of the year.Red Sea reaches 26°C, good for diving around Aqaba.Petra Desert Marathon
Best timeOctober81°F / 60°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Bookmundi calls October the best time to visit, though it is peak season.One of the best months: heat has broken and temperatures settle at 18 to 27°C.Crowds peak in the first two weeks during European half-terms.Ajloun olive harvest
Best timeNovember69°F / 50°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Excellent, with Petra at 12 to 22°C and crowds dropping after early November.Rains arrive in the north and continue until March; Aqaba stays warm.Wadi Mujib Siq Trail is generally closed November to March.
December59°F / 43°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Coldest, with rain, snow in places and few tourists; Petra is almost empty.Amman is cold and sometimes wet; Petra can be cold at night.Aqaba stays warm enough for sunbathing and swimming.

Weather: Amman averages (1989 to 2018 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

March to MayConsidered the best time, so it is the high season; book ahead.
September to NovemberAnother peak time with pleasant weather.

Quietest

December to FebruaryCold season with few tourists at Petra, Amman, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.
June to AugustSummer heat means fewer crowds.

Watch for

June to AugustHighs can top 40°C, and inland temperatures reach 35 to 45°C.
WinterHeavy rain can cause flash floods and travel disruption.
Spring or early summerThe khamseen, a dusty desert wind, can darken the sky and raise temperatures by 10°C for a few days.
WinterWadi Rum nights can fall to 4°C.

Questions people ask

Which month is the best to visit Jordan?: Rough Guides suggests April or May; Jordan Spirit says April and May are best, with October and November also strong.

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