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Umm Qais, once known as the Decapolis city of Gadara, features a unique architectural blend of Roman ruins built from black basalt and white limestone. This site provides a historical overview of the region through its well-preserved theatres, a 6th-century Byzantine church, and an Ottoman-era village. Situated on a ridge, it offers panoramic views across the Sea of Galilee, the Yarmouk River gorge, and the Golan Heights.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–23°
4° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–25°
5° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–30°
7° at night
7 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 6°–35°
10° at night
4 rainy days
20 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Good

32° (feels like 31°) · extremes 10°–39°
14° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

36° · extremes 14°–41°
17° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

38° (feels like 39°) · extremes 17°–42°
19° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

38° (feels like 39°) · extremes 18°–41°
20° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

35° (feels like 36°) · extremes 16°–40°
19° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good

31° · extremes 11°–37°
16° at night
3 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 6°–32°
11° at night
5 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 2°–25°
7° at night
9 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

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

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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