- Rain mm/yr
- 245
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-atlas.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most comfortable weather for nomads—mild temperatures (17-28°C (63–82°F)/63-82°F) with minimal rainfall.
- Summer (June-September) is extremely hot and dry; expect 35°C (95°F)+ (95°F+) with occasional heat waves exceeding 40°C (104°F).
- Winter (December-February) is mild but wet; pack layers, a jacket, and umbrella. Nights can drop to 3-5°C (37-41°F).
- Khamsin (hot, dry desert wind) can strike May-June and September-October, raising temperatures 10°C (18°F) in minutes and causing dust storms.
- Amman is located at ~860m elevation; higher western suburbs are cooler and rainier than eastern areas.
- Very dry climate overall (~245mm/9.6in rain annually). Rain falls almost entirely November-March; June-August sees virtually no precipitation.
- Daylight varies significantly: June has ~14 hours; January has ~10 hours.
Rainfall
- Dry Season
- June to September (virtually no rain)
- Peak Month
- January
- Peak Month Mm
- 63
- Annual Total Mm
- 245
- Peak Month Inches
- 2.5
- Annual Total Inches
- 9.6
Snowfall
- Occurs
- Yes
- Frequency
- Not every year but possible in winter
- Notes
- Light snowfall is not uncommon in December-January. Western suburbs and higher elevations more prone to snow. Usually does not stick or disrupt daily life significantly.
Affected Months
- December
- January
- February
Best Months
Best Months
- March
- April
- May
- October
- November
Temperature
Peak
- Month
- August
- Avg High Celsius
- 35
- Avg High Fahrenheit
- 95
- Extreme High Celsius
- 43
- Extreme High Fahrenheit
- 109
Off Peak
- Month
- January
- Avg Low Celsius
- 4
- Avg High Celsius
- 12
- Avg Low Fahrenheit
- 39
- Avg High Fahrenheit
- 54
Worst Months
Worst Months
- July
- August
- June
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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