If you are planning to visit Amman, the vibrant capital of Jordan, you should plan your visit during the best weather. Amman is built on more than seven steep hills (jabals) at 800-1000 m above sea level. Amman enjoys an unusual Mediterranean climate. Temperatures range considerably, with cool and wet weather in winter and hot weather in summer.
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the best and most comfortable times to visit Amman's sites. The best time to enjoy walking tours of historical ruins, open-air markets and hilltop views are the shoulder seasons. Warm sunny and humid daytime temperatures with low humidity and blue skies.
Best Seasons and Highlights
• The best time to visit Amman is spring (March-May). The weather is beautiful, and the hillsides are alive with wildflowers. The temperatures are mild, 16 to 28 degrees Celsius.
• September to November (Autumn): After summer, temperatures are pleasant (between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius), the skies are clear and the weather is perfect to walk around the archaeological sites outdoors.
• June-August: Summer nights daytime temps will be above 32°C, but evenings are cooler with desert breezes. Rainbow Street and Al-Balad (Downtown Amman) are busy.
• Winter Sightseeing (December - February): Cool and crisp (4-13 degrees Celsius), fewer crowds, great for indoor attractions like The Jordan Museum.
Visitor information: Getting there and best time
• Getting there, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is Amman's gateway to the world, 30 minutes south of the city centre. Taxis and airport shuttles are available.
• Best time of day to visit: Early morning (8:00 AM to 11:00 AM) and late afternoon during warmer months are best times to comfortably view outdoor sites such as the Roman Theatre and Citadel.
• Before You Go: What to Know Dress in layers to add or remove while sightseeing. The high desert climate can be surprisingly cool at night in the best months.
• The Citadel (Jabal al-Qal’a): historic hilltop site with panoramic city views and ancient ruins from the Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad periods. Nearby places to visit and attractions
• Roman Theatre: Restored 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre, built in the 2nd century, in the heart of downtown Amman.
• Jerash – 45 minutes north of Amman, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman provincial cities in the world.
Good to Know Before You Visit
What is the best month to go to Amman for weather and vegetation?
April and May are the best months for sightseeing, when the countryside is at its greenest and temperatures range from 20°C to 28°C.
What's the weather in Amman like?
Yes, there is a chance of some occasional snow due to the high elevation (Dec-Feb), and winter nights can be close to freezing.
Is summer too hot for sightseeing in Amman?
Summer visits mean seeing the sights early in the morning and enjoying the buzzing street culture at night, but the daytime heat can be too much for walking tours.
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