Jordan · Jordan
February
Still cool with improving light — almond trees bloom in the Jordan Valley and Petra's crowds remain minimal.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Jordan — see the full ranking below.
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High
13°C
Low
5°C
Rain
55mm
Sun
7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Jordan
Weather
Above average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Very good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑Wild flowers begin to appear on the hillsides around Petra and in the Jordan Valley in late February — black irises (the Jordanian national flower), anemones, and cyclamens growing among the sandstone ruins give a colour contrast that does not exist in summer
- ↑February light in Wadi Rum has a quality specific to the post-winter desert: the dust has settled, the air is crystalline, and the sunset and sunrise colours on the Jebel Um Ishrin and Lawrence's Spring rock faces are at their most saturated
- ↑Prices remain low across all Jordan sites and accommodation — Petra's 1-day entry (JOD 50) is fixed regardless of season, but Wadi Rum camps drop 30–40% and Amman hotels are 20–30% cheaper than the April–May peak
What you sacrifice
- ↓February is still within the wet season — rainfall can interrupt outdoor plans, and the Petra By Night candlelight walk (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) is occasionally cancelled due to rain
- ↓Temperatures in Wadi Rum at night remain cold — 0°C to 4°C is typical in February; genuine desert cold exposure requires preparation that many first-time Jordan visitors do not anticipate
- ↓The Dana Biosphere Reserve hiking trails can be muddy and slippery after rainfall; the canyon trails require careful footing in winter
How February compares to October (best month)
| Factor | February | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 10 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 7 | 4 |
February in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Jordan, not across destinations. Methodology →