Jordan Climate
Top 5 Cities: Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Aqaba, and Madaba
This month in numbers
Jordan experienced its 10th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 20.23°C, marking an anomaly of +2.3°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The three-month period from February to April 2026 saw an average temperature of 14.93°C, ranking as the 17th warmest such period on record for Jordan, with an anomaly of +1.2°C. While February 2026 was cooler than average, March and April both experienced significant warming, with anomalies of +2.5°C and +2.3°C respectively. This warming trend in Jordan aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the February–April 2026 period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record.
What’s driving change?
Jordan continues to grapple with the long-term effects of climate change, manifesting as rising temperatures and reduced rainfall, which exacerbate water scarcity. The country's annual renewable water resources per capita are already well below the threshold for absolute water scarcity. While April 2026 saw a new rainy spell in the first days of the month, with increased chances of rainfall in several areas, the overall trend points to a drying tendency and an increase in drought severity. This ongoing drought pressure is significantly impacting agricultural production and food security in the region.
Looking ahead
Jordan is proactively addressing its water challenges by investing in large-scale projects, such as the world's second-largest desalination plant, set to open in 2029, to secure its drinking water supply.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Jordan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Jordan changing?
Jordan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Jordan come from?
Climate data for Jordan comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Jordan climate data cover?
The Jordan climate profile covers Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Aqaba and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Jordan
How often is the Jordan climate update refreshed?
The Jordan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.