> Tourist Information:
WHEN TO GO
The best time to visit Jordan is between the summer and
winter season in spring or autumn when the sun is no
longer baking hot. Winters can be very cold in most
parts of the country but Aqaba and the Red Sea area are
still quite nice at this time of year.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system in Jordan is based on 220 AC
volts, 50 cycles and requires two-pronged wall plugs.
Visitors from North America will need an adapter, which
is available at most hotels.
DRINKING WATER
When traveling to any foreign country, U.S. health
officials advise that you be careful about drinking
water from an unknown source, since this may be
disruptive to digestive systems used to North American
sources of water. Most 5-star hotels in Jordan, which we
are using on this trip, have their own private
filtration plants, and should not cause any digestive
problems. However, bottled water is readily available.
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WEATHER
Spring
Weather will be warm in Amman (average Fahrenheit
temperatures range from 60-70 during the day to 40's at
night) and it will be warmer at the Dead Sea and the
Jordan Valley (70-80 degrees during the day). Possible
rainfall occurrence in the northern regions.
Summer
Weather will be hot and quite dry in Amman (average
Fahrenheit temperatures range from 70-90 during the day
to 60's at night) and it will be very hot at the Dead
Sea and the Jordan Valley (80-100 degrees during the
day).
Fall
Weather will be warm in Amman (average Fahrenheit
temperatures range from 60-70 during the day to 40's at
night) and it will be warmer at the Dead Sea and the
Jordan Valley (70-80 degrees during the day).
Winter
Weather will be cool in Amman (average Fahrenheit
temperatures range from 40-60 during the day to 30's at
night) and it will be warmer at the Dead Sea and the
Jordan Valley (60-70 degrees during the day). Sporadic
rainfall can occur, with possible snow showers
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CLOTHING/PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Jordan is a primary a Muslim country, although the
freedom of all religions is protected. Muslim women's
clothing often covers their arms, legs and hair. Western
women are not subject to these customs, but very
revealing clothing is never appropriate, and
conservative dress is advisable for both men and women
in the old part of Amman (Downtown), and outside the
cities. Shorts are rarely worn by either sex, and would
be out of place in downtown Amman area. Topless
sunbathing is prohibited and one-piece swimsuits are
preferred, although two-piece swimsuits are acceptable
at hotels pools.
Even in summer, evenings can be cool, so sweater or
shawl is advisable. Winters can be extremely cold,
especially in Amman and the east; you will need a
raincoat.
Walking shoes are advisable since Petra and most of the
archeological sites are unpaved and sandy.
SHOPPING/CREDIT CARDS
There will be many opportunities to shop during your
trip. All major credit cards are accepted although some,
not all, stores may charge you a 3-5% service fee if
paying for your shopping with a credit card. ATM
machines are available around Jordan should you need to
use them.
Day off
The weekly days off is Friday and Saturday. The stores
are generally closed except the large supermarkets and
malls. The “souk” of the down town remain open.
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Opening hours
Governmental offices: 08h00 - 15h00, from Sunday tot
Thursday
During Ramadan: 09h00 - 14h00, from Sunday to Thursday
Banks : 08h00 - 15h00, from Sunday to Thursday
Trade organizations: 09h00 - 19h00, from Saturday to
Thursday
Stores: 09h00 - end of the day.
Certain supermarkets are open 24h.
Useful numbers
Police 191 - 192
Fire Department or civil protection 199
Ambulance and first aid 193
Complains concerning hotels’ services 06 4642311
Flights information Royal Jordanian 06 4453200
Air France 06 5666055
Tourist offices in Aqaba 03 2013633
Petra 03 2157020
Jerash 04 451272
Madaba 05 543376 [Back to Top]
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