Climate Insights for Amman

The climate in Amman is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 171mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 44mm of rainfall. Amman is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Amman vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Amman is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 171mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 44mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 44mm 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.

Amman is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Amman, which began on March 20, 2026. Amman is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Amman 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 10mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Amman 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.