Essential Tips, Weather, and Cultural Guidelines
It is up to the visitor’s discretion to choose the appropriate attire keeping in mind the relative conservatism of Middle Eastern societies. Women in Jordan are not required to wear head scarves or face covers.
Swimming attire should only be worn around swimming pools or beaches and not in public places. Drinking is strictly prohibited on the streets.
Even summer evenings can be quite cool, so one should be prepared to wear a shawl or sweater. Winters are cold, windy and rainy; heavy snow is not unusual in Jordan's mountainous regions.
The weather in Jordan is pleasurable for travel throughout the year. Amman is sunny and cloudless from May to October, with temperatures averaging approximately 25°C (75°F).
During the spring, the most beautiful season in Jordan, fields and mountains are coated with rich greenery and exquisite wildflowers. In autumn, the weather is exceptionally mild and pleasant.
July and August are hot and dry, but not restrictive of tourist activities. Potable water is a precious resource in Jordan; please conserve it responsibly.
Modern medical services are readily available in Jordan's larger cities and towns, and the bigger hotels normally have a doctor on call. Most doctors speak English fluently. Pharmacies can provide medication for minor ailments, but travelers should carry their own prescription medication.
Few specific facilities for those with special physical requirements exist in Jordan, although local people will do their best to assist people in need. The accessibility of some tourist sites is very limited; it is advisable to call ahead to establish if special needs can be met. At Petra, for example, horse-drawn carriages to the main sites can be arranged in special cases.
