Jordan · WinterMonth summary
Jordan weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
19% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Jordan in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Jordan in December: 15°C and 9.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Jordan in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Good period — 15°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In December, Jordan sees 15°C during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 13°C | 24% | 1.4 | 9.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 6°C | 14°C | 25% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 9°C | 18°C | 19% | 1.1 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 24°C | 10% | 0.4 | 11.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 17°C | 28°C | 4% | 0.2 | 12.8h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 31°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 32°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.8h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 32°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 30°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 17°C | 26°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.6h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 20°C | 15% | 0.6 | 9.5h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 15°C | 19% | 1.0 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Jordan averages 15°C, 19% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Jordan in December
Is December a good time to visit Jordan?
December is an acceptable time for Jordan (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Jordan in December?
With 15°C max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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