Amman climate
Amman (Jordan) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 187 mm7.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Amman climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1355 | 236 | 745 | 441.7 | 4 |
| Feb | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 431.7 | 2 |
| Mar | 1967 | 642 | 1355 | 230.9 | 0 |
| Apr | 2475 | 948 | 1662 | 110.4 | 0 |
| May | 2985 | 1356 | 2170 | 40.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1661 | 2576 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 3595 | 1864 | 2780 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3595 | 1865 | 2680 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 3290 | 1762 | 2576 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1457 | 2169 | 60.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 2068 | 847 | 1457 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Dec | 1559 | 439 | 949 | 351.4 | 1 |
| Year | 3595 | 236 | 1864 | 1877.4 | 8 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 49% | 3.2 | 10:16 |
| Feb | 66% | 50% | 4.0 | 11:00 |
| Mar | 60% | 44% | 5.4 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 52% | 40% | 6.6 | 12:55 |
| May | 45% | 32% | 7.6 | 13:46 |
| Jun | 43% | 12% | 8.3 | 14:14 |
| Jul | 45% | 10% | 8.1 | 14:03 |
| Aug | 50% | 11% | 7.5 | 13:19 |
| Sep | 50% | 14% | 6.4 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 50% | 26% | 4.9 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 56% | 36% | 3.7 | 10:28 |
| Dec | 64% | 44% | 3.0 | 10:04 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Amman is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C55 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.2 °C34.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 187 mm7.4 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 65% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: April–November. The wettest month is January (44 mm1.7 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 43% in June to 70% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 10%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Amman
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 4 mm0.2 in to 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C95 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Amman
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C39 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1967 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 642 to 13 °C56 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3392 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1661 to 18 °C65 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 847 to 17 °C62 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Amman compares
Compared with Damascus, about 176 km to the north, Amman is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler and receives 35% less precipitation (187 mm7.4 in vs 287 mm11 in). The difference is largest in August (2.2 °C4 °F cooler).
Of the 6 places in Jordan covered by World Climates, Amman is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 5th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Jordan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Damascus (Syria, BSh), Homs (Syria, BSh) and Lancaster (United States, BSk).
Nearby places
- Khuraybat as Suq 9 km · 17 °C62 °F · 265 mm10 in
- Suwaylih 12 km · 16 °C61 °F · 265 mm10 in
- Zarqa 19 km · 19 °C66 °F · 187 mm7.4 in
- Irbid 67 km · 18 °C64 °F · 372 mm15 in
- Ar Ramtha 67 km · 19 °C67 °F · 207 mm8.2 in
- Nablus 71 km · 18 °C64 °F · 358 mm14 in
- Jerusalem 72 km · 16 °C62 °F · 358 mm14 in
- Hebron 93 km · 16 °C61 °F · 240 mm9.5 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Amman?
July is the warmest month in Amman, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Amman?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (55 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Amman?
January is the wettest month with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Amman?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.