SeasonMapJerash weather in August
Jordan
August in Jerash: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Jerash · #1039 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jerash climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 36°C / 97°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 55% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 70 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jerash in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyJerash Festival, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jerash's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherJerash's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with Heat on the ruins.
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What's on in Jerash in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Heat on the ruins
15 Jun – 5 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatNothing at Gerasa has a roof, and the limestone throws the heat straight back at you the length of the colonnaded street. Locals do the site before nine and leave the middle of the day alone.
- Festival
Jerash Festival
20 Jul – 10 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyTwo weeks of concerts staged inside the Roman theatres, with Jordanian and Arab acts and coachloads up from Amman. The ruins are at their busiest after dark and beds in town are scarce. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jerash — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jerash in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Jerash?
- August in Jerash: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Jerash on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Jerash in August?
- In August, Jerash averages a daily high of 36.2°C and a low of 21.8°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jerash in August?
- Jerash has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in August.
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Similar destinations in Middle East — August
Within 300 km: Dead Sea's Wadi Mujib water trails open on 1 Apr – 31 Oct, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.