Amman · WinterMonth summary
Amman weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Amman in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.0/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Amman 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
In December, Amman sees 14°F during the day with 9.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 39°F | 54°F | 23% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 41°F | 57°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 45°F | 63°F | 18% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 75°F | 8% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 82°F | 5% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 88°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 91°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 91°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 88°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 61°F | 79°F | 3% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 52°F | 68°F | 10% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ December | 45°F | 57°F | 15% | 0.0in | 9.1h | 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, Amman averages 57°F, 15% rainy days and 9.1h 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 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Amman in December
Is December a good time to visit Amman?
December is an acceptable time for Amman (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Amman in December?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 45°F at night. 9.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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