Travel to Jordan — everything you need to know
When to go to Jordan?
- March – May — Spring : Perfect temperatures (18–25°C), flowers blooming in the valleys, and ideal conditions for Petra and Wadi Rum. Avoid Ramadan if possible.
- September – November — Golden autumn : Less intense heat (22–28°C) and clear skies, perfect for exploring the archaeological sites.
- December – February — Mild winter : Cool but pleasant for sightseeing (8–16°C). Petra under snow is spectacular, and the Dead Sea remains accessible.
Weather in Jordan
Check the weather city by city, starting with Amman.
- Amman: daytime highs from 13 to 33 °C depending on the season, 20 mm of rain per month on average.
- Wadi Rum: daytime highs from 15 to 35 °C depending on the season, 6 mm of rain per month on average.
- Petra: daytime highs from 11 to 30 °C depending on the season, 16 mm of rain per month on average.
What to do in Jordan?
Jordan is a jewel of the Middle East: Petra, a Nabataean city carved into pink rock, the Mars-like hues of Wadi Rum desert, the Dead Sea where you float effortlessly, and the Roman ruins of Jerash. An open, safe and welcoming country.
Pétra
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World: an entire Nabataean city carved into pink rock, with the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) as its ultimate symbol.
Highlights : The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), The Monastery (Ad Deir), The Siq (entrance gorge), Petra by Night.
Wadi Rum
A desert of sandstone and granite in shades of red and orange, a sci-fi landscape that has served as the backdrop for several films. Unforgettable nights under the stars in a Bedouin camp.
Highlights : Red sand dunes, Burdah Rock Bridge.
Amman
A capital that is both modern and ancient, with its hilltop Citadel, a 2nd-century Roman theatre and the lively streets of the Rainbow Street district.
Highlights : Amman Citadel, Roman Theatre of Amman, Jerash — Roman ruins.
Dead Sea
The lowest point on Earth (430 metres below sea level). Float effortlessly in ultra-salty water with unique mineral properties, and cover yourself in black mud.
Highlights : Floating bath (30% salt), Sunset over the sea.
Travel budget for Jordan
Jordan is relatively expensive for the region but offers excellent value in terms of experience. Petra alone accounts for a significant part of the budget (entry ~60 €/day).
- Backpacker : 40–60 €/j — Hostel + street food + shared transport
- Comfort : 90–150 €/j — 3-star hotel + restaurants + excursions
- Luxury : 250 €+/j — Resort + glamping camp + guided experiences
Practical tips for travelling to Jordan
- Flight from Paris : ~4–5h (Royal Jordanian, Air France)
- Visa : Visa on arrival (40 JOD ≈ USD 56), or the recommended Jordan Pass (~USD 70–100), which includes the visa, Petra entry and other sites
- Currency : Dinar (1€ ≈ 0.78 JOD)
- Language : Arabic (English widely spoken in tourism)
- Electricity : Type B/D/F/G – 230V (adapter recommended)
- Mobile network : Good coverage, local SIM available right at the airport
- Tap water : Not drinkable — bottled water recommended
- Health : No mandatory vaccines, hepatitis A recommended
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