The best months to visit Amman are Mar – May, Sep – Nov. 18–28°C, dry & pleasant.
Quick facts
Currency JOD (Dinar) 1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD
Language Arabic / English English spoken in tourist areas
Timezone EET (UTC+2) UTC+3 in summer (Mar–Oct)
Best Months Mar – May, Sep – Nov 18–28°C, dry & pleasant
Daily Budget ~$35–55 USD JOD 25–39 budget range
Visa Visa on arrival JOD 40 for most nationalities
When to go
Where Roman ruins crown seven hills, falafel costs less than a dollar, and the road to Petra begins.
Mar – May, Sep – Nov is the busiest window in Amman, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Getting Around in Amman
- Amman has no metro or tram. Yellow shared taxis (servees) run fixed routes for JOD 0.25–0.50. White private taxis use meters, with flag fall JOD 0.25
- Uber and Careem work well and are the most convenient option. Most rides within Amman cost JOD 2–5
- Amman is extremely hilly, so walking between neighbourhoods involves steep climbs. Taxis are essential for longer distances
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Amman travel guide.
Timezone: EET (UTC+2) (UTC+3 in summer (Mar–Oct))
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Amman?
The best months to visit Amman are Mar – May, Sep – Nov (18–28°C, dry & pleasant), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Amman budget breakdown.
