Best Time to Visit Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum

When to visit Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum

March–May and September–November are peak with 18–28°C days and cool desert nights. December–February is cold (near freezing in Petra at night); June–August is hot (35°C+) but manageable for early-morning Petra visits and Aqaba beach breaks.

What each season changes

Jordan packs an outsized share of the world's most famous ancient sites into a compact loop — Petra's Treasury, Wadi Rum's Martian dunes, Jerash's Roman colonnades and the buoyant Dead Sea, all bookended by hospitable Amman.

Season and price

Hotel rates in Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum follow demand more closely than weather. Shifting your dates by a week either side of a peak period often moves the nightly rate more than switching hotel category — check live prices for both before committing.

Seasonal planning tips

• Buy the Jordan Pass online before arrival — it bundles the visa fee with Petra and 40+ sites.

• Petra requires 3–5 km of walking on uneven ground; bring sturdy shoes, a hat and plenty of water.

• Wadi Rum camps are remote — pack for cold nights (5–10°C in winter) and no phone reception in some sites.