Jabal Amman (Rainbow Street)
Ideal for: first visit, nightlife
Cafés, restaurants and old houses, between the 1st and 3rd Circles.
Amman
Jordan's capital, with its citadel and Roman theatre, the starting point for Jerash and the Dead Sea.
First visit: where to stay
Jordan: the essentials
Plan your stay in Amman
Best areas to stay in Amman
Downtown (Al-Balad)
Ideal for: budget, culture
Souks, the Roman theatre and Al-Husseini Mosque, below the citadel; lively and noisy.
Abdoun
Ideal for: comfort, quiet
A residential area in the west, with restaurants and newer hotels; you will need taxis.
When to go to Amman: the weather month by month
The warmest months are July and August (average highs up to 33 °C); the coolest, January and February (average lows of 4 °C).
| Month | Average low and high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 mm | |
| Feb | 58 mm | |
| Mar | 31 mm | |
| Apr | 8 mm | |
| May | 3 mm | |
| Jun | 0 mm | |
| Jul | 0 mm | |
| Aug | 0 mm | |
| Sept | 0 mm | |
| Oct | 5 mm | |
| Nov | 21 mm | |
| Dec | 47 mm |
Averages from the East Amman, Amman Civil Airport weather station (1989–2018 normals): the weather in any given year may differ. Source: Wikipedia, “Amman” (accessed 28 October 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. This table is shared under the same licence.
Practical info about Amman
Amman spreads over many hills, so you will often get around by taxi. The city is Jordan’s gateway and a good base for trips north and to the Dead Sea.
What to see in and around Amman
- The Citadel (Jabal al-Qal’a): the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and city views;
- the Roman theatre, downtown;
- the souks and Al-Husseini Mosque, in Al-Balad;
- Rainbow Street, with its cafés and terraces;
- Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East, as a day trip;
- the Dead Sea, to float in some of the saltiest water on Earth.
Getting to Amman
Queen Alia Airport lies south of the city. The Airport Express bus serves west Amman (as far as the 7th Circle) and the north bus station; taxis and pre-booked transfers take you straight to your hotel.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Jordan.