Climate in Amman — Annual Weather Overview
Amman has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 34.2°C) and the coolest is January (12.2°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 22.0°C swing between August highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 183mm a year — January sees the most at 45.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 23.2°C, 59mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 32.9°C, 0mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 26.7°C, 22mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 13.8°C, 101mm rain.
Amman — Monthly Temperatures
Amman — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Amman stays reasonable all year.
Amman weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.2°C | 4.6°C | 45.2mm | 8.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| February | 13.8°C | 5.1°C | 39.7mm | 9.3h | 6 | 10/10 |
| March | 16.8°C | 7.2°C | 42.4mm | 10.3h | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 24.2°C | 12.2°C | 8.8mm | 11.9h | 2 | 10/10 |
| May | 28.5°C | 16.0°C | 7.8mm | 12.7h | 2 | 10/10 |
| June | 30.7°C | 18.0°C | 0.2mm | 13.1h | 0 | 10/10 |
| July | 33.9°C | 21.0°C | 0.0mm | 13.3h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 34.2°C | 21.1°C | 0.0mm | 12.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 32.3°C | 19.9°C | 0.6mm | 11.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| October | 27.4°C | 16.4°C | 2.8mm | 10.4h | 1 | 10/10 |
| November | 20.5°C | 11.5°C | 18.9mm | 9.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| December | 15.4°C | 7.4°C | 16.3mm | 8.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Amman have?
Amman has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 12.2°C in January to 34.2°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Amman?
August is the hottest month in Amman, with average highs of 34.2°C and lows of 21.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Amman?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 12.2°C and lows of 4.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Amman?
January is the wettest month, averaging 45.2mm of rainfall over around 8 rainy days.
How much rain does Amman get per year?
Amman receives around 183mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Amman?
The best time to visit Amman is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.