Climate Insights for Al Zaatari Refugee Camp

Badiah Shamaliyah Gharbiyah Sub-District, Mafraq, Jordan

Hottest
July
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
January
34 mm rain1.3 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 149 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 34 mm of rainfall. Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 5.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°FebMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°MarMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°AprMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°MayMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 15°JunMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 18°JulMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°AugMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°SepMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°NovMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°F
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Temperatures in Al Zaatari Refugee Camp vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Al Zaatari Refugee Camp vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 34mmFebPrecipitation: 31mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmAprPrecipitation: 12mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 23mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 149 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 34 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 34 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.3 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan9°48°F
Feb10°50°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr18°65°F
May23°73°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec11°51°F

The best time to visit Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Al Zaatari Refugee Camp is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Zaatari Refugee Camp based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Zaatari Refugee Camp based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C40 °F
14 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
15 °C59 °F
11 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
13 km/h8 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h8 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
30 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
33 °C91 °F
14 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
14 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C58 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
21 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
16 °C60 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in