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Amman weather in May

May in Amman is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (57°F). The month usually brings about 3 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.

What stands out in May

  • Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Amman.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
  • Just 70 km apart, but Amman runs about 3°C cooler than Irbid this month.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 16°C, so pack a layer.

Avg high

30°C

86°F

Avg low

14°C

57°F

Rainfall

3 mm

very dry

Humidity

44%

relative

Sky

32%

cloud · mostly sunny

Amman weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Amman
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January14°C / 56°F3°C / 37°F48 mm71%47%
February16°C / 61°F4°C / 39°F35 mm65%45%
March20°C / 68°F7°C / 44°F23 mm60%43%
April25°C / 76°F10°C / 49°F10 mm52%35%
May30°C / 86°F14°C / 57°F3 mm44%32%
June34°C / 93°F17°C / 62°F1 mm43%10%
July36°C / 97°F19°C / 66°F1 mm45%8%
August36°C / 96°F19°C / 67°F0 mm51%9%
September34°C / 92°F18°C / 65°F0 mm50%13%
October29°C / 83°F15°C / 59°F6 mm50%24%
November21°C / 70°F10°C / 49°F18 mm58%37%
December16°C / 60°F5°C / 41°F34 mm66%41%

What to pack for May

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is May a good time to visit Amman?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Jordan cities in May

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Amman in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Amman?

May is a reasonable time for Amman: highs around 30°C and about 3 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Amman in May?

Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Amman in May?

Amman typically gets around 3 mm of rain in May — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Amman (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.