Amman travel guide
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Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan

Amman travel guide

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Gateway to Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum. The best time to visit Amman is April, May, October and November. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
April, May, October
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Amman

The best time to visit Amman is April, May, October and November. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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15°
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18°
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23°
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26°
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28°
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28°
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25°
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21°
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18°
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11°
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Top things to do in Amman

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Emirate of Transjordan
Emirate of Transjordan
The Emirate of Transjordan, officially the Amirate of Trans-Jordan, was an autonomous administrative division established on 11 April 1921, which remained as such until achieving f
~$5 · 1.5h
Raghadan Palace
Raghadan Palace
Raghadan Palace, the first Hashemite structure in Jordan, was built by King Abdullah I, the founding monarch of the country. Upon his arrival in Amman, King Abdullah I initially re
~$18 · 2h
Philadelphia (Amman)
Philadelphia (Amman)
Philadelphia was a historical city located in the southern Levant, which was part of the Greek, Nabataean, Roman, and Byzantine realms between the third century BC and the seventh
~$5 · 1.5h
Odeon Theater (Amman)
Odeon Theater (Amman)
The Odeon is a small 500-seat theatre in Amman, Jordan. Not to be confused with the large Roman Theatre that stands right next to it, on the southern side of the Hashemite Plaza, t
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Downtown Amman
Downtown Amman
Downtown Amman is the old town of Jordan's capital, Amman. Nestled in a narrow valley called Wadi Amman, the downtown is a popular tourist destination, known for its shopping souks
Free · 2h
Jabal Joufeh
Jabal Joufeh
Al-Joufa Mountain is an area in Jordan's capital Amman, south of the Roman amphitheater, and one of the seven mountains that comprise the city. In 1962 Dhaifallah Al-Hamoud, then S
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Amman
Taste the signature dishes of Amman.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Amman itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Emirate of Transjordan12:30 · Downtown Amman16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Raghadan Palace12:30 · Jabal Joufeh16:00 · Odeon Theater (Amman)
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Day 3
09:00 · Philadelphia (Amman)12:30 · Roman Theatre (Amman)16:00 · Roman baths (Amman)

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Amman itinerary →

Amman travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Amman?+

The best months to visit Amman are April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Amman?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Amman, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Amman expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Amman (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Amman?+

Popular highlights include Emirate of Transjordan, Raghadan Palace, Philadelphia (Amman) and Odeon Theater (Amman). There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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