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Amman

Jordan's hilly capital of Roman ruins, and the base for Petra and the Dead Sea.

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What Amman is like

Amman is Jordan's capital, a city of hills and sandstone buildings with Roman ruins in the centre. It's the base for Petra, the Dead Sea and the desert of Wadi Rum.

Don't miss

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Amman CitadelRoman and Umayyad ruins with city views.
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Roman TheatreA 2nd-century theatre carved into the hillside.
03
Rainbow StreetCafés, shops and nightlife.
04
PetraThe rose-red city, about three hours' drive south.

Where to stay

Jabal AmmanNear Rainbow Street.
AbdaliModern hotels.

Worth knowing

Amman's Roman Theatre could seat about 6,000 people.

Keep going · the hidden gemJerashone of the best-preserved Roman citiesScroll down for the detour

The detour

Jerash: one of the best-preserved Roman cities

Colonnaded streets, temples, theatres and an oval plaza from Roman times.

WhereAbout 39 miles from the airport (AMM)

Getting thereAbout an hour's drive north.

Tours and tickets for Jerash →

Direct flights to Amman from the UK

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From	Airlines	Months with flights	Distance	Book
Heathrow	British Airways · Royal Jordanian	All year	2,288 mi	Fares →

From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.

Weather in Amman by month

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33°Aug

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27°Oct

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15°Dec

Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.

Month	Day	Night	Rainy days
January	13°	4°	–
February	14°	5°	–
March	18°	8°	–
April	24°	11°	–
May	28°	15°	–
June	31°	18°	–
July	33°	21°	–
August	33°	21°	–
September	31°	18°	–
October	27°	15°	–
November	20°	10°	–
December	15°	6°	–

Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Amman). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.

Before you go

You need a visa: buy one on arrival (40 dinars), or get a Jordan Pass online, which includes the visa and entry to Petra.
Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
There's a risk of attacks linked to tensions in the region: check the Foreign Office's latest advice before you travel.

From the Foreign Office's Jordan travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.