The Climate in Jordan varies from Mediterranean in the west to desert in the south and east. The average monthly temperature in Amman ranges from 46 F to 70 F which is equivalent to 8 C to 26 C .In Aquaba which is more to the south of the region the temperature ranges from 60 F to 93 F which is equivalent to 16 C to 33 C. The direction taken by the winds in the country is that of a western to southwestern nature. In some cases the winds become hot dry and dusty this change is caused by the influences of the Arabian Peninsula on the areas surrounding it. Such winds are referred to as the "khamasin" winds. The "khamasin" winds blow during the early and late summer months. They can blow for several days at a time.

Precipitation mainly occurs during the cold months of the winter. The average amount of rainfall recorded varies from one region to the next. In the northwestern region i.e. the region nearest to the Jordan River the amount of rainfall recorded can reach up to 16 in. which is equivalent to 400 mm. Towards the south of the country rainfall tends to be far less. The annual amount of rainfall recorded for the southern part of the country is 4 in which is equivalent to 100mm. In the uplands east of the Jordan River the annual amount of rainfall recorded is 14 in., which is equivalent to 355 mm. The areas surrounding the Jordan River itself are recorded to receive 18 in of rain annually, which is equivalent to 200 mm. The dessert regions of the country received 75% less rainfall then that received in the region closest to the Jordan River. In contrast to the desert regions the highlands of Jordan are recorded to receive high quantities of rain and in some cases these areas also witness falls of snow and the gatherings of frost.