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Good to know before you go
The essentials for traveling in Jordan, in one place.
Many nationalities can get a visa on arrival. Requirements depend on your nationality — check before you travel.
Tip: the Jordan Pass
It combines the visa fee waiver (for eligible travelers staying 3+ nights) with entry to Petra and many other sites.
Groups arranged by a tour operator may qualify for group visa arrangements. Passport details are needed ahead of arrival. Ask us
Crossing hours and rules change from time to time. Contact NER for current details before planning an overland route.
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| City | Jan | Apr | Jul | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 8° | 16° | 25° | 15° |
| Aqaba | 16° | 24° | 33° | 22° |
Spring and autumn are long and pleasant. Rain falls mainly from November to March. Aqaba is a warm winter escape.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are best for most of the country. Summer is very hot in Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Aqaba; winter is cool and can be rainy in Amman and Petra, but pleasant in Aqaba and at the Dead Sea.
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| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Amman & North | January: Cold | February: Rainy | March: Good | April: Great | May: Great | June: Good | July: Good | August: Good | September: Good | October: Great | November: Great | December: Rainy |
| Petra | January: Cold | February: Rainy | March: Good | April: Great | May: Great | June: Good | July: Hot | August: Hot | September: Good | October: Great | November: Great | December: Cold |
| Wadi Rum | January: Cold | February: Good | March: Great | April: Great | May: Good | June: Hot | July: Hot | August: Hot | September: Good | October: Great | November: Great | December: Cold |
| Dead Sea | January: Good | February: Good | March: Great | April: Great | May: Good | June: Hot | July: Hot | August: Hot | September: Hot | October: Great | November: Great | December: Good |
| Aqaba | January: Great | February: Great | March: Great | April: Great | May: Good | June: Hot | July: Hot | August: Hot | September: Hot | October: Good | November: Great | December: Great |
A general guide only — conditions vary from year to year.
- Warm layers from November to March; light clothing the rest of the year.
- Modest clothing at religious sites.
- Comfortable walking shoes for Petra.
The currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). 1 JOD = 1,000 fils, roughly 1.41 USD.
- The weekend is Friday–Saturday.
- Electricity is 230V — bring a universal adapter.
- International dialing is widely available.
Information is general and may change. Contact us for up-to-date details.
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