Middle East · December
Best time to visit Jordan in December 🇯🇴
December in Jordan is shoulder season — mixed conditions. a shoulder-season pick — quieter and cheaper, but expect mixed weather or a few closures.
Jordan year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Jordan are March, April, May, September, October. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Jordan is like in December
Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) are ideal. Summer is hot but bearable. Winter can be cold and snow occasionally falls on Petra.
Insider tip
Petra by candlelight runs Mon/Wed/Thu evenings.
Where to go in December instead
Thailand in December
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Philippines in December
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in December
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in December
Mekong country, cool dry winters.
UAE in December
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Switzerland in December
Two seasons, both spectacular.