Amman, Jordan: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Hilly capital with a Roman theatre and good food. Best for: culture travellers, foodies.
The best months for vitamin D in Amman are April, May, July to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot in June and too cool from November to March.
Amman month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 14°C | 4/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.4 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 14°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.9 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 19°C | 2/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.2 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 25°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| June | Too hot | 9.4 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 35°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.3 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.0 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.8 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 26°C | 0/30 |
| November | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 19°C | 2/30 |
| December | Too cold | 4.1 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 15°C | 2/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Amman
Hilly capital with a Roman theatre and good food. Hot dry summers and mild winters. Spring and autumn are best for sightseeing. Aqaba is hot and diving there is good all year.
In Amman afternoon highs average from 14°C in February to 35°C in June. The wettest month is February (about 5 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.4 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The country's economic, political, and cultural centre. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
Questions about Amman
When is the best time to visit Amman for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Amman are April, May, July to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Amman?
Afternoon highs average from 14°C in February to 35°C in June. The wettest month is February, with about 5 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Amman?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in June and too cool from November to March.