If you are going to visit the sacred places of Jordan, it is not out of place to find out what the weather is in this country.
On the territory of Jordan, there are two main types of climate: in the center of the country it is tropical desert, and subtropical Mediterranean - in the north-western part. The most arid and hot are the areas on the coast of the Dead Sea, which is located below the sea level. The Hasmine desert is also one of the most arid parts of Jordan. In autumn and winter, from here in the direction of the Dead Sea, the hot wind chasmines blow, softening the winter temperature in these localities.
The weather on the hilly northern part of Jordan is the coolest. In the Gulf of the Red Sea, there are no storms, underwater currents are rather weak, so the local places are famous for the abundance of corals and various aquatic mammals.
Precipitation in Jordan is very uneven and chaotic. In the deserts of precipitation for the year can drop to just 150 mm. In the valleys of precipitation falls a little more - up to 200 mm per year, and on the elevations the amount of precipitation can reach 600 mm per year. In the most arid places, precipitation can be as little as 10 mm per year.
Jordan - seasons of the year
Let's look at how the weather and the air temperature in Jordan change month by year.
1. In winter, the weather in Jordan is relatively mild. The coldest month in the year is January. In the daytime the air temperature in the northern regions of the country at this time fluctuates within 10-13 ° C, but at night it drops to +1 ... + 3 ° С. On the coast, the winter is so warm that you can swim and sunbathe in the sea all year round. In the Aqaba area, the air temperature is from +17 to +25 ° C during the day. Precipitation during this period falls a little, about 7 mm per month. But on the hills and in the deserts, winter is more severe, sometimes even with snow.
2. Spring along with autumn - the two best seasons for visiting Jordan. At the end of April in the north-western part of the country the season of downpours ends and a comfortable weather for rest is established with temperatures from +15 to +27 ° С.
3. Those who wish to spend a summer holiday in Jordan's eastern colors should remember that this season is the hottest in the country: the air temperature does not fall below + 30 ° С. And there is almost no precipitation at this time of year. Therefore, it is very uncomfortable to be on the street in the daytime. However, the nights here are even cool in summer. Do not forget to grab a warm jacket, going for a night walk. The difference between night and day temperatures is sometimes 30-40 ° C. But the temperature of sea water at night can be much higher than the temperature of the surrounding air, so night swimming in the sea here is very popular.
August is considered the hottest month in Jordan: the average temperature in the daytime is 32 ° C, and at night it drops to +18 ° C. The daily temperature in the areas of the Jordanian deserts is very different: at night it can drop to +18 ° C, but in the daytime the heat reaches + 45 ° C in the shade.
South Jordan, the Gulf of Aqaba, as well as the coast of the Dead Sea due to the unique microclimate here,
4. Autumn, as well as spring, is the most fertile time of the year, when there is no such exhausting heat, and relative cold is still far away. Air in the autumn months warms up slightly more than in spring, about a degree to three. But the temperature of the water in the Dead and Red Seas in this period is not below + 21 ° C.
If you want to rest from the cold or dampness, come to Jordan, to the shores of the unique Dead or Red Seas, get acquainted with the sights and enjoy the warmth and clean sea water.