Travel advisory · JordanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Jordan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

5 km strip along the Iraqi and Syrian borders · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
Iraq border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, US
Syria border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, US
Northeast Jordan · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France
Refugee camps · avoid non-essential travel · Ireland, US

Also named by one government: 3 km strip along the Syrian border (UK), Baqa'a neighborhood of Ayn Basha (US), East of Ruwaished (Canada), Mansheyat al Ghayyath (US), Rusayfah (US), Ruwayshid (US), Aqaba and surroundings (France), Ma'an (France), Mafraq governorate west of Ruwaished (Canada), Palestinian territories border zone (France), Strip bordering the red zone (France), Zarqa governorate (Canada)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country; advises against all travel to parts of Jordan (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider travel due to terrorism and armed conflict	Oct 23, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Avoid non-essential travel to other parts of Jordan	Oct 29, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased vigilance recommended across Jordan (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Middle East

Jordan

Jordan is known for Petra's rock-cut tombs, the red desert of Wadi Rum and the salt shore of the Dead Sea, each a few hours' drive from Amman.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to Jordan

Jordan is a country in the Southern Levant of West Asia, bordered by Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West Bank. Its capital and largest city is Amman. The country has a short Red Sea coast on the Gulf of Aqaba, where the port city of Aqaba lies in the southwest. The Dead Sea shore, about 420 metres below sea level, is the lowest land point on Earth. Petra, the former capital of the Nabataean kingdom, is the best-known site, and its carved facade, Al-Khazneh, is the image most people know.

Jordan suits travelers who want ancient sites, desert landscapes and time in the water on one trip. Roman Jerash, the castles at Ajloun and Karak, and the Byzantine mosaics in Madaba add history beyond Petra. Hiking is also a draw, with the 650 km Jordan Trail running north to south. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons, since summers are hot and dry and winters are cool. A week covers Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Jerash.

Five things to know before Jordan

Buy the Jordan Pass before you fly
Bought online before arrival, the pass (JOD 70–80) waives the single-entry visa fee if you stay at least two whole nights, and covers Petra, Jerash and more than 40 other sites. The Jordan Pass explained
Check the regional travel advice before you book
The UK advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border; Canada says avoid non-essential travel. Iranian strikes have hit parts of the region, including Jordan, since 8 July. UK travel advice
Give Petra two days, and start at opening
One day covers the Siq, the Treasury and the Monastery climb; a second adds the High Place of Sacrifice. The Jordan Pass tiers include one, two or three days at Petra. Petra
Rent a car or book a driver for the Kings' Highway
Buses between Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum are limited. Driving the Desert Highway takes about three hours to Petra; the Kings' Highway is slower and more scenic. Getting around
Register with the police if you stay over 14 days
Visitors who stay longer than 14 days must register at a police station and give biometrics, or pay a JOD 200 fine when they leave the country.

Jordan travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

The Jordan Pass

Which tier to buy, and the two-night visa rule.

Read the guide Petra

Tickets, trails and how many days to give it.

Read the guide Wadi Musa

Where to sleep and how to plan Petra tickets

Read the guide Wadi Rum

Desert camps, jeep tours and the protected area fee.

Read the guide Amman

The Citadel, downtown and day trips to Jerash.

Read the guide The Dead Sea

Floating, public beaches and the drive from Amman.

Read the guide Visa checker

Your passport's entry rule, checked against official sources.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Jordan

See all attractions in Jordan

Historic site · PetraUrn Tomb

people walking on brown rock formation during daytime

Landmark · Wadi MusaPetra Visitor CenterArrive early to begin your visit before the site gets busier.

Historic site · PetraBayda

a group of people riding horses through a desert

Sight · PetraColonnaded Street

Destinations in Jordan

aerial view of city buildings during daytime

CityAmmanExplore

CityWadi MusaExplore

Where to stay in Jordan

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

Wadi MusaWhere to stay in Wadi Musa: gate, town, Taybeh or Al Bayda

Itineraries

ItineraryPetra in 1 or 2 days: how long the Monastery really takesPetra in 1 or 2 days, built from official trail times: Main Trail, Treasury, Monastery climb, quieter trails and what winter hours mean for your plan.

What a day costs in Jordan

Per person, in JOD

Work out your trip

BudgetJOD 18a day≈ $25 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: JOD 8
Food: JOD 8
Transport: JOD 2
Sights: Free

Mid-rangeJOD 107a day≈ $151 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: JOD 25
Food: JOD 20
Transport: JOD 12
Sights: JOD 50

ComfortJOD 235a day≈ $331 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: JOD 55
Food: JOD 45
Transport: JOD 35
Sights: JOD 100

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Youssef HaddadA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days

Best

JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Cold, some rain
FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Cool, some rain
MarchClear5 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Mild, green
AprilClear3 rainy daysHigh24°Low13°Warm, clear
MayClear1 rainy dayHigh28°Low17°Warm
JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Hot
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low21°Hot, dry
AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low21°Hottest
SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low19°Hot
OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low16°Warm, clear
NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Mild
DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Cool, some rain

Average daily high and low in Amman, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Jordan

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 21°
Humidity: 36%
Wind: 6 km/h
Chance of rain: 3%

Amman

11:05 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today27°15°3%Monday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 3%.
Tue22°14°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed21°13°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu19°12°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri17°12°25%Friday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 25%.
Sat15°10°14%Saturday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 14%.
Sun17°10°14%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 14%.

Updated 07:29 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.709 JOD

Amount

Converted to

JOD · Jordanian Dinar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Before you go to Jordan

Jordan PassVisa fee and sites in oneRead the guide eSIM for JordanSignal in Petra and Wadi RumRead the guide Travel insuranceCheck cover for disruptionRead the guide Cards and cashCash for camps and taxisRead the guide

Rules for Jordan, checked

Buy the Jordan Pass online before arrival; the visa fee is waived only if you stay at least two whole nights.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more Drones need approval from the Jordanian authorities at least 10 working days before you travel.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more Visas are not issued on arrival at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge; arrange one in advance to enter there.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more

Jordan FAQ

Is the Jordan Pass worth it?

Almost always, if you stay at least two whole nights and visit Petra. It waives the JOD 40 visa fee, and the pass site says buyers save more than US$150 against paying separately.

How many days do I need in Jordan?

Six or seven days covers Amman and Jerash, two days in Petra, a night in Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Add Aqaba for diving in the Red Sea.

Can I cross from Israel to Jordan?

Yes, at Sheikh Hussein in the north and Wadi Araba near Aqaba. At the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge you need a visa in advance. Visa rules differ by crossing, and crossings can close at short notice.

What should I wear in Jordan?

Clothes that cover shoulders and knees in towns and villages. Swimwear is fine at Dead Sea and Aqaba resorts, and women cover their hair to enter mosques.

When is the best time to visit Jordan?

March to May and October to November, when Petra and Wadi Rum are warm by day. Summer is very hot in the desert, and winter nights in Petra and Amman are cold.