SeasonMapJordan in December
December is Jordan's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 7 destinations average 84/100, led by Aqaba at 90 — 20°C and 1 rainy day — while Amman is cooler at 13°C and scores 79.
#7 of 12 months for Jordan · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Jordan in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqaba | Beach | 20°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 90 tier S | — |
| 2 | Wadi Rum | Trekking hub | 18°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Dead Sea | Beach | 21°C | 25 mm · 6 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 4 | Petra | City | 13°C | 9 mm · 2 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 5 | Jerash | City | 18°C | 20 mm · 4 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 6 | Madaba | City | 16°C | 18 mm · 4 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 7 | Amman | City | 13°C | 20 mm · 4 days | 79 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Jordan in December
- Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon · Aqaba · 1–12 Dec (usually)
- Dark-sky nights · Wadi Rum · 1 Sep – 30 Apr (usually)
- Christmas and New Year peak · Dead Sea · 20 Dec – 5 Jan
Peak crowds at 1 of Jordan's 4 well-known places this month.