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Jordan in August

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Jordan in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Jordan in August?
Tala Bay is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 37°C (98°F) in August; Ajloun is the coolest at 30°C (85°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Jordan in August?
Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Tala Bay (28°C (82°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
37°
Tala Bay
Coolest
30°
Ajloun
Driest
0 mm
Ajloun
Warmest sea
28°
Tala Bay

August in Jordan ranges from 30°C (85°F) in Ajloun to 37°C (98°F) in Tala Bay — a spread of 7 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Amman, Ajloun, and Salt.

Weather in August by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Ajloun 30° 18° 0 mm — 82
Salt 30° 18° 0 mm — 81
Amman 31° 19° 0 mm — 76
Ash Shawbak 31° 16° 0 mm — 75
Irbid 31° 19° 0 mm — 74
Madaba 31° 18° 0 mm — 73
Jerash 32° 19° 0 mm — 71
Petra 32° 17° 0 mm — 71
Umm Qays 32° 21° 0 mm — 70
Aqaba 36° 24° 0 mm — 67
Zarqa 32° 20° 0 mm — 67
Umm ar Raşāş 32° 19° 0 mm — 67
Tala Bay 37° 24° 0 mm 28° 64
Al Mafraq 33° 19° 0 mm — 64
Ţabaqat Faḩl 34° 23° 0 mm — 60
Muthallath al Azraq 36° 22° 0 mm — 48

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jordan in August?

Average daytime highs range from 30° in Ajloun to 37° in Tala Bay.

Can you swim in Jordan in August?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Tala Bay at about 28°.