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Jordan has two ideal travel windows: March to May (spring) and September to November (autumn). Both deliver warm dry days, cool nights and perfect conditions for the long walks at Petra and Wadi Rum. April is exceptional — wildflowers across the desert. November is our specialists' favourite — fewer crowds, crisp light, comfortable hiking. Summer (July–August) is genuinely difficult: Petra exceeds 40°C and Wadi Rum is hotter still. January–February can see snow at Petra.
The best months to visit Jordan are March, April, May, September, October and November — warm dry days (18–28°C), cool nights and ideal walking conditions at Petra and Wadi Rum. Avoid July–August (40°C+ at Petra) and January–February (cold in Petra/Amman, snow possible).
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We do not recommend July–August — Petra and Wadi Rum exceed 40°C and the walking required becomes a health risk. The Dead Sea and Aqaba are bearable but the trip would lose its highlights.
Petra sees crowds 09:30–14:00 daily in April and October. We recommend Petra-by-Night entry (when offered), 6am Treasury arrivals, and 2-night Petra stays to access the site at off-peak hours.
Minimum 7 nights for Amman + Petra (2) + Wadi Rum (1) + Dead Sea (1). 10 nights ideal — adds Jerash, Madaba and a slower Petra exploration.
December–March, mostly in Amman and the north. Petra and Wadi Rum see occasional showers. Spring and autumn are reliably dry.