This quintessential Middle East destination is a treasure trove of archaeological gems, inspiring desert landscapes, World-Heritage Sites, natural wonders, and ancient tombs. Exploring here is welcomed, and those prepared to venture into the heart of this wondrous nation, will be handsomely rewarded. Awe-inspiring history is quite literally carved out of the very rock foundations, where camel caravans once carried frankincense in exchange for spices. Monuments left behind by Muslim armies, Roman legionnaires, and even the ardent Crusaders are peppered across the expanse. A ride through Wadi Rum at sunset solidifies why T.E. Lawrence was so drawn to this land of windswept sandstone and flushed dunes.
SpecialistDecJanFebWinterClimateCool; variable by elevationBest forAqaba, Dead Sea, quiet touringWinter is quieter, with cool highlands, possible rain or snow, and milder conditions around Aqaba and the Dead Sea.
PeakMarAprMaySpringClimateMild to warmBest forPetra, Wadi Rum, hikingOne of the most comfortable windows for Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman, and hiking, with mild to warm days before summer heat.
SpecialistJunJulAugSummerClimateHot to very hotBest forShort stays, Aqaba, flexible touringSummer heat can be intense, especially in desert and exposed sites. Touring works best with early starts and careful pacing.
PeakSepOctNovAutumnClimateWarm, cooling laterBest forHistory, desert, private touringHeat eases into a comfortable touring season for ruins, desert stays, and private guiding.
