Amman Citadel
The Amman Citadel is a tell, archaeological site, and hill located in Amman, Jordan. It ranks as one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs from 11 °C in January to 32 °C in August, and lows from 3 °C in January and February to 18 °C in July and August. Rain falls mainly between November and April, with the highest rainfall in January at 79 mm, while June through September see no rain.
The nearest airport is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport at a distance of 6 km, and the site is 1 km from Amman. Nearby sights include the Roman Theatre at 0.6 km, King Abdullah I Mosque at 2.1 km, Mount Nebo at 28.6 km, Al-Maghtas at 38.5 km, and Hisham's Palace at 45.5 km. Admission is 3 (free with Jordan Pass).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is February, with about 80 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 80 | 48 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
