Middle East · May
Best time to visit Jordan in May 🇯🇴
May in Jordan is peak season — ideal weather. an outstanding time — peak conditions, headline experiences and the scenery the country is famous for.
Jordan year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Jordan are March, April, May, September, October. May is one of them — book stays and trains early.
What Jordan is like in May
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.
Other countries also at their peak in May
Indonesia in May
Endless islands, two seasons.
Philippines in May
7,000 islands, one dry season.
South Korea in May
Sharp four-season country.
Malaysia in May
Two coasts, opposing monsoons.
Israel in May
Mediterranean climate with desert depth.
Türkiye in May
Cappadocia balloons and Aegean beaches.