December weather forecast
Jordan

December in Jordan signifies the full onset of the winter season, characterized by colder temperatures and increased precipitation. In Amman, the average temperature falls to about 9.4°C (48.9°F), marking a significant drop from the warmer months. December witnesses a substantial increase in rainfall, averaging 70mm (2.76"), making it one of the wettest months of the year.

In the southern city of Al Aqabah, December temperatures average around 17.8°C (64°F), providing a considerably milder winter experience than in the capital. Rainfall in Al Aqabah averages around 15mm (0.59"), a slight increase from November but still quite modest in comparison to Amman.

Compared to November, December is noticeably colder and wetter in Jordan, reflecting the full advent of the winter season. As the country transitions from December to January, temperatures remain relatively stable, but precipitation continues to rise, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country.

December does not typically hit any extreme weather records, but it is recognized as the start of the peak rainy season. Despite the cold and wet conditions, December can offer a unique travel experience, with snowfall in the mountainous regions creating picturesque landscapes, and the milder temperatures in Al Aqabah making it a pleasant winter getaway.

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• Amman - December »
  January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Amman, Jordan. In Amman, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.
• Irbid - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Irbid, Jordan, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. The months with the least sunshine in Irbid are January, February and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.
• Petra - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Petra is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight. In Petra in December, during 3 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Aqaba - December »
  In Aqaba during December, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Aqaba, Jordan.
• Madaba - December »
  In Madaba, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. On the last day of December, in Madaba, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:43 +03.
• Sahab - December »
  With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sahab, Jordan. December has the shortest days of the year in Sahab with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
• Dhiban - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Dhiban with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. On the first day of December in Dhiban sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 17:33.
• Maan - December »
  December is the most humid month in Maan with an average relative humidity of 63%. December has the shortest days of the year in Maan, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
• El Quweira - December »
  In El Quweira, December represents the depth of winter, with temperatures dipping from 4°C (39.2°F) to 16°C (60.8°F), indicating the coldest month of the year. From the chill and the rainfall to the contracted daylight and reduced sunshine, December embodies the quintessential winter character in El Quweira.
• Ar Ramtha - December »
  In Ar Ramtha, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Ar Ramtha is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.