Climate guide for Jerash, Jordan

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About Jerash

Jerash preserves one of the Middle East's most complete Roman cityscapes-colonnaded streets and oval plazas north of Amman. In Jordan, April-June and September-October usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 6.4/10 in January to 10.0/10 in April; the safest picks are April, May, March.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 20°C and 12 mm of rain in April, with roughly 29 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in April. For better value, May scores 9.3/10 at lower-season rates.

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When to visit Jerash: the short answer

The best time to visit Jerash is April, followed by May, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 20°C with 12 mm of rain and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.4/10.

Across the year Jerash swings from 11°C in February to 30°C in July, a 18-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in July to 82 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Jerash is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.6 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (30°C). Coolest: February (11°C). Driest: July (0 mm). Wettest: January (82 mm).

Jerash month by month

January in Jerash — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 82 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? April scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Jerash — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

February averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? April scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March ranks 3rd of 12 for Jerash — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.1/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 43 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jerash at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

April in Jerash tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 10/10

April averages 20°C (69°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Jerash at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

May is one of the strongest months in Jerash (2nd)

Best window · 9.3/10

At 24°C (74°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jerash at 9.3/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June in Jerash: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 7.3/10

June averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Flexible dates? April scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Jerash — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

July averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Flexible dates? April scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Jerash: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

Days in August average 30°C (85°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.

That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jerash — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

September in Jerash — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

Days in September average 28°C (82°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jerash — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

October ranks 4th of 12 for Jerash — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.6/10

October averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jerash (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

November is one of the strongest months in Jerash (5th)

Best window · 8.5/10

November averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 daylight hours.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jerash (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? April scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December holds up well in Jerash — 6th best month

Good · 7.7/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 56 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jerash — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Jerash, Jordan?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Jerash are April, May, March. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Jerash year-round?
Jerash has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 11°C in February to 30°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.4 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Jerash?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Jerash are January (6.4/10), July (6.6/10), August (6.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Jerash?
January is the wettest month in Jerash, averaging about 82 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Jerash?
May sees the most sun in Jerash, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Jerash a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Jerash is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Jerash calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Jerash: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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