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Best time to visit Dana Nature Reserve

Jordan

The best months to visit Dana Nature Reserve are Mar – May, Oct – Nov. 15–25°C, ideal for hiking.

Quick facts

💰 Currency JOD (Dinar) 1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD
🗣 Language Arabic English at lodges & guides
🕐 Timezone EET (UTC+2/+3) Daylight saving Mar–Oct
☀️ Best Months Mar – May, Oct – Nov 15–25°C, ideal for hiking
🎒 Daily Budget ~$40–75 USD JOD 28–53 budget range
🛂 Visa Jordan Pass Includes visa + 40 sites from JOD 70

When to go

A cliff-edge Bedouin village above Jordan's greatest canyon, with four ecosystems, zero light pollution, and a silence that resets you.

Weather in Dana Nature Reserve

  • Mar–May & Oct–Nov: perfect hiking weather (15–25°C). Wildflowers in spring. Clear skies in autumn
  • Jun–Sep: very hot in lower elevations (35°C+). Dana Village at 1,200m is bearable but Wadi Feynan is scorching
  • Dec–Feb: cold at Dana Village (5–10°C, possible frost/snow). Feynan is mild. Carry warm gear for highland camping

For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Dana Nature Reserve travel guide.

Timezone: EET (UTC+2/+3) (Daylight saving Mar–Oct)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dana Nature Reserve?

The best months to visit Dana Nature Reserve are Mar – May, Oct – Nov (15–25°C, ideal for hiking), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Dana Nature Reserve budget breakdown.

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See the full Dana Nature Reserve guide