Things to Do in Jordan in April
April weather, activities, events & insider tips
April Weather in Jordan
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
Is April Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
- + The desert wildflowers are at their peak. Look for the shocking pink of anemones carpeting the canyons near Petra and the yellow crown daisies around Wadi Rum, a fleeting spectacle that's gone by May.
- + Daytime temperatures are good for serious exploration. Hiking the 800-plus steps to the High Place of Sacrifice in Petra or scrambling up a Wadi Rum sandstone arch won't feel like a punishment.
- + The Red Sea waters off Aqaba have warmed up sufficiently for comfortable diving. Visibility tends to be superb, around 30 meters (98 feet), without the thermoclines of winter.
- + Crowds are still manageable compared to the May-to-September peak. You'll likely get a moment alone in the Siq, that echoing, 1.2 km (0.75 mile) sandstone gorge leading to the Treasury, and hotel rates haven't yet hit summer highs.
- − Those 'variable' conditions mean you can be sweating in a t-shirt at the Dead Sea in the afternoon and reaching for a fleece by sunset in Amman, which is 850 meters (2,790 ft) higher. Packing for Jordan in April is essentially packing for two different climates.
- − The evenings are still cool, in the desert. This can kill the romantic fantasy of stargazing from a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum without a proper jacket. The campfires feel less decorative and more essential.
- − You might see a few rainy days, though they tend to be brief. The real issue is the occasional dust storm (a 'khamsin') that rolls in from the desert, turning the air sepia-toned and coating everything in a fine, gritty layer of sand.
Year-Round Climate
How April compares to the rest of the year
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 4°C | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C | 4°C | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| Mar | 17°C | 7°C | 1.3 inches (33 mm) |
| Apr | 23°C | 10°C | 0.3 inches (8 mm) |
| May | 27°C | 14°C | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jun | 30°C | 18°C | 0.0 inches (0 mm) |
| Jul | 32°C | 20°C | 0.0 inches (0 mm) |
| Aug | 32°C | 20°C | 0.0 inches (0 mm) |
| Sep | 30°C | 18°C | 0.0 inches (0 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C | 15°C | 0.3 inches (8 mm) |
| Nov | 20°C | 9°C | 0.9 inches (23 mm) |
| Dec | 14°C | 5°C | 1.8 inches (46 mm) |
Best Activities in April
Top things to do during your visit
April in Jordan feels like a secret handshake. Winter's damp is gone. The light sharpens and the land wakes up. Longer, softer days replace the low sun, and the smell of warming dust drifts up to meet the last highland blossoms. In Amman, locals reclaim the sidewalks, sipping coffee outside without jackets, talk spilling into the street as dusk settles. March's cool nights fade, yet summer's furnace hasn't fired; you can roam stone cities and blank deserts in pure comfort. This window is short. Rain is almost nil, trails turn firm, and the red sands of the south stay warm after sunset. Moderate humidity keeps the Dead Sea air from feeling like soup, while the Gulf of Aqaba sheds its winter chill. Activity surges; Jordan becomes the place to move before the roast of summer. Book cars or guides early. Good logistics turn a decent trip into a great one.
Private Flexible Transportation from Amman to Jordan's Cities.
otherDrive when you want from Amman's Roman theater to the crusader castles of the north. Pines around Ajloun give way to the brutal drop into the Jordan Valley, all through one window. Stop for a shepherd's flock or for tangy labneh at a roadside stand. No bus schedule argues back.
Private Two Day Tour To Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman
guided_experiencePetra's carved facades, Wadi Rum's silent dunes, the Dead Sea's buoyant soup, done. Gravel crunches in the Siq, cool night air settles over a Bedouin camp, then mineral salt hits your nose as you float.
2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba
adventureWater edges toward 22°C, clear and calm. Brain and antler corals sprout below, fish flicker past, your breath keeps rhythm through the regulator. A private guide matches the dive to your skill and hunts out turtles or a show-off octopus.
Petra & Dead Sea - One day Private tour
private_tourWalk the Siq's narrow corridor, watch the Treasury slide into view, then feel the Dead Sea's oily water and crunch salt underfoot.
From Amman: Private Dead Sea, Madaba and Mount Nebo Full day tour
day_tripSee the Holy Land mapped in stone, feel the breeze drop away at Nebo's edge, taste brine if a splash hits your lip.
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