The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Amman sees 14°C during the day with 5.8h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Amman. Compared to November: −6°C daytime, −1.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
4°
Daylight
9.9h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 42
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Amman is June (9.7/10), 5.2 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Jordan
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyDinar jordanien (JD)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 15%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Amman ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JordanTemperate climate with a 9.7 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
31.96°N · 35.94°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Amman?
May is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 10.6h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Amman get in May?
Amman averages 10.6 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Amman?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Amman in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Amman good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Amman scores 4.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 9.5/10.
When should you avoid Amman?
January is the most difficult month to visit Amman, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Amman in December?
The average UV index reaches 4 in December in Amman (moderate), with about 9.9h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.