When going on a vacation to Jordan, we advise you to decide not only on the date of your vacation, but also on the weather in Jordan, a lot depends on the climate in this hot eastern country, so in this article we will tell you about the most favorable area and how to avoid the hot and dry climate of a sandy country ...
Going to rest in this amazing country, you will probably notice that almost all of Jordan is covered with sand, the percentage of sand in this country, according to statistics, is 87%, from this the climate in Jordan is very hot and dry, but it depends on which part of the country. The weather in Jordan is determined by the sharply continental and dry desert climate, it rarely rains here, but if you go to the northern part of Jordan, then near the sea you will be caressed by the Mediterranean climate with humid air, which makes tanning very good.
The hottest atmosphere here begins from July to September, during this period the thermometer often rises to +45 degrees, in winter it is colder here by about +12 degrees, in the northern regions it reaches +3 degrees.
If you are planning to go here in the spring (March - April), then the climate at this moment will be the most optimal for relaxation. This moment is well suited here for tourists with high blood pressure or heart problems who cannot stand the heat, but sometimes it can get chilly here in spring, so do not forget to bring warm clothes. In April, the weather stabilizes and a real hot summer begins with an average air temperature of +25 degrees, the water warms up to +22 degrees during the day, but it is still chilly in the evenings.
The weather in Jordan in summer begins to fry in full in August, in the Jordan Valley or the Dead Sea this month the air warms up from +37 to +42 degrees, the water temperature reaches +25 to +28 degrees. In the city of Amman, located on a hill, the climate in August is not so hot and is +32 degrees.
The weather in Jordan in the fall begins to attract tourists who first of all visit the sights of the country. This climatic moment is the most optimal for long excursions in the sun and clean mountain air in the city of Petra. The air in September throughout Jordan heats up to +33 degrees, in November from +18 to + 23 and already in December, far from the seashore, the temperature drops from +10 to +15 degrees Celsius. The climate in the winter period finally deteriorates, it rains almost every day, in some places it will even snow, but it melts quickly.
The best time to visit the country's attractions is spring (March - May) and autumn (September and October). Moreover, if you are going to the Wadi Rum desert and decide to spend the night in the Bedouin camp, then during these weather periods the temperature fluctuates greatly, the desert air warms up to +27 degrees and at night it can drop to +3 degrees. In the Bedouin camp at such moments they give a warm blanket, but it does not save, take warm clothes.
If you are a connoisseur of recreation on the beach of the red or the dead sea (prices for tours to Jordan from Moscow and detailed tips on a profitable trip) and love to sunbathe, then the weather in Jordan from April to June or September - November will be the best solution for a beach holiday, and in During these periods, the number of tourists on the seas is not so great, so you will have a place to relax. But do not forget, bathing in the Dead Sea should last no more than 15 minutes, after this point in time the favorable factors of salt end their effect and begin to destroy your body.
The climate during these periods is varied, the atmosphere is not very hot, it allows you to enjoy the refreshing effect of the two coasts of Jordan, it also allows you not to burn in the sun and warm the water temperature from +23 to +28 degrees, the water warms up best from September to October.
For lovers of scuba diving - diving, the most optimal environment is considered to be the period from May to October. During this period, you can enjoy the beauty of the underwater world as much as possible and have a great vacation. The sea during this period is quite calm, there are no strong winds and precipitation, visibility under water in such weather reaches up to 40 meters.
The weather on the coasts is, in principle, favorable to tourism all year round, even in winter the water in the Dead and Red Sea does not drop to +18 degrees, but the air temperature in winter, after leaving the sea, will already make you shiver. We wish you a pleasant stay and a favorable climate in this amazing country. Read our other articles about travel to Jordan, as well as find out what sights await you if you decide to come to rest in this amazing country. Travel with travel-picture.ru.
