Amman Weather History
Jordan · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Amman sits 3558km from the equator, 900m above sea level. That combination gives it a cold, almost rainless climate (Cold desert climate). Its record high is 42.4°C, set 2023-08-13, its record low -5.0°C, set 1992-02-10.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amman
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Amman?
The highest temperature in this record for Amman is 42.4°C, measured on 2023-08-13. That is a recorded daily value from Amman's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Amman?
The lowest temperature in this record for Amman is -5.0°C, measured on 1992-02-10. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Amman get a year?
Amman averages 171mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 34 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Amman?
On 2023-02-07, 34.8mm fell on Amman, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 20% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Amman get a year?
Amman averages 4068 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Amman?
Across the summer months Amman averages a daytime high near 32.3°C, while winter nights average 4.9°C. The seasons here are set from Amman's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Amman?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Amman is 57 km/h, on 2018-01-18. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
