Jordan
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.
Best places in Jordan in August
76
Amman
Amman · Jordan
31° / 19° 0 mm Aug
82
Ajloun
Ajloun · Jordan
30° / 18° 0 mm Aug
81
Salt
Balqa Governorate · Jordan
30° / 18° 0 mm Aug
67
Aqaba
Aqaba · Jordan
36° / 24° 0 mm Aug
73
Madaba
Madaba Governorate · Jordan
31° / 18° 0 mm Aug
74
Irbid
Irbid · Jordan
31° / 19° 0 mm Aug
71
Jerash
Jerash Governorate · Jordan
32° / 19° 0 mm Aug
71
Petra
Ma'an Governorate · Jordan
32° / 17° 0 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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°.