Tripomatic

Amman Qasabah District

Province · 🇯🇴 Jordan
Area 202 km²
Time zone Asia/Amman
Amman Qasabah District

Amman Qasabah District – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Featured Lists

Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 3.0

Amman's Essential Landmarks

Amman’s history is visible through its diverse architecture, from the 2nd-century BCE Hellenistic palace of Qasr al-Abd to the Roman ruins of the Citadel and the 6,000-seat Roman Theatre. The city’s 20th-century growth is reflected in the blue-domed King Abdullah I Mosque and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. Historic districts like Jabal Amman offer a glimpse into early modern life along Rainbow Street, while the bustling Souq El-Khodra remains a center for traditional commerce in the downtown core.

14 places
Bernard Gagnon / GFDL

Amman's Historical & Artistic Treasures

Amman’s heritage unfolds through its ancient ruins and contemporary cultural spaces. The Citadel Hill features the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace, while the 6,000-seat Roman Theatre remains a centerpiece of the downtown area. Museums like The Jordan Museum preserve the 9,000-year-old 'Ain Ghazal statues and Dead Sea Scrolls, while the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and Darat al Funun showcase modern Arab artistry within restored historic villas.

11 places
Berthold Werner / CC BY 3.0

Amman's Sacred Sites

Amman’s skyline is defined by its diverse religious architecture, ranging from the iconic blue-domed King Abdullah I Mosque to the historic Grand Husseini Mosque in the bustling downtown. This collection highlights the city's spiritual landmarks, including the striking black-and-white Abu Darwish Mosque on Jebel al-Ashrafiyeh and the expansive King Hussein Ben Talal Mosque. Alongside these Islamic sites, the list includes significant Christian spaces like the Virgin of Nasiriya Church and Greek Orthodox sanctuaries, reflecting the city's long-standing tradition of religious coexistence.

20 places

Amman Qasabah District — Map

Amman Qasabah District — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, May, October, November

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–20°
  • 3° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–23°
  • 3° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–28°
  • 6° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–33°
  • 9° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 9°–36°
  • 13° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 33° (feels like 32°) · extremes 13°–38°
  • 16° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 34°) · extremes 16°–39°
  • 18° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 35° · extremes 17°–38°
  • 19° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 33° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–37°
  • 17° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 28° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 14° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–28°
  • 10° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Jordanian Dinar JOD · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type C / Type D / Type F / Type G / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+962
Learn more

Tours & Activities

Citadel Hill
Walk
Roman Theatre
Walk
Jordan Archaeological Museum

Amman Qasabah District – Plan Your Days

Turn the places from this guide into a real itinerary, with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
QR code
Scan to download the app

Related destinations

Iraq al-Amir 'Ain Ghazal

Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata, Wikipedia, Tripomatic, Official websites, geoBoundaries (CC BY 4.0).