Jordan / Best time to visit
Best time to visit Jordan
Season patterns for Jordan in plain terms — when the weather cooperates, when crowds and prices peak, and when to think twice.
The seasons
Jordan through the year
Peak season
March to May and October to November bring warm days and cool nights — the classic window for Petra, Wadi Rum and the King's Highway route.
Shoulder seasons
February and December are cold at altitude but workable; sites are quiet and the light is beautiful.
Low season
June to September is very hot in Wadi Rum, the Jordan Valley and Aqaba, though Petra's high elevation takes some edge off. Midwinter can bring rain and even occasional snow to Petra and Amman.
Festivals and dates to know
Ramadan shifts the daily rhythm and some opening hours as it moves through the calendar; the Jerash Festival brings concerts to the Roman city's theatres in summer.
Month by month
Jordan: month-by-month guidance
General guidance only, based on typical seasonal patterns — weather varies from year to year, and local events can change the picture in any given month. It is a planning steer, not a forecast and not climate data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Tough | Tough | Mixed | Good | Good | Mixed |
Found your window? Check which multi-day tours run on your dates — availability and the live price are shown on TourRadar before you book.
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