Jordan Capital
Best time to visit Amman
Go inMarch–May, July and September–October
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Base yourself here for Jerash and the Dead Sea.
See Amman on the globeAmman month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 13°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Mixed | 14°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 18°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Good | 23°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| May | Great | 28°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| June | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Great | 32°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | Jerash Festival |
| August | Good | 33°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | Jerash Festival |
| September | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Good | 20°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Mixed | 15°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Amman
- Jul–Aug🎉 Jerash FestivalConcerts in the Roman ruins nearby.
Good to know
- Flights to Amman are usually cheapest in July–September and December–February. The catch: highs reach 33°C in August.
- Crowds and prices peak in April–May, so book early.
Amman was once Philadelphia, a city of the Roman Decapolis.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Amman?
The best time to visit Amman is March–May, July and September–October. Base yourself here for Jerash and the Dead Sea.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Amman?
Flights are usually cheapest in July–September and December–February, when demand is lowest.
When is Amman busiest?
Amman is busiest in April–May.
What is the weather like in Amman?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 13°C. The wettest period is November–February.
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