Zarqa Governorate Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Zarqa Governorate Essentials

Zarqa Governorate contains some of Jordan’s most significant Umayyad desert castles, including the UNESCO-listed Quseir Amra, renowned for its 8th-century frescoes. The region’s landscape is defined by basalt desert and unique ecological sites like the Azraq Wetland Reserve, a vital stopover for migratory birds. Visitors can explore Roman military architecture at Qasr al-Azraq and witness conservation efforts at the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve, which serves as a sanctuary for the reintroduced Arabian oryx.

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Climate & when to visit

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

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Typical weather in January

Good

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–21°
3° at night
4 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good

18° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–24°
4° at night
4 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–30°
7° at night
3 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

28° (feels like 23°) · extremes 6°–35°
11° at night
1 rainy day
23 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good

33° (feels like 29°) · extremes 10°–39°
16° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

37° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–42°
19° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
14 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

39° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–43°
21° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

39° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–43°
21° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

36° (feels like 33°) · extremes 16°–41°
19° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great

31° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–36°
16° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–30°
10° at night
2 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–23°
5° at night
3 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
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

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Zarqa Governorate

Featured Lists

Zarqa Governorate Essentials

Zarqa Governorate — Map

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

Practical information

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