King Abdullah I Mosque
The King Abdullah I Mosque is an Islamic architecture mosque in Amman. It is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in Jordan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and October, when the weather is dry and daily highs reach 25 °C to 31 °C. The warmest months are July and August, with highs of 31 °C. From November to March, temperatures are cooler, with highs between 11 °C and 16 °C and more frequent rain. Entry to the mosque costs 5 JD.
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport is 8 km away. The mosque is located 2 km from the center of Amman. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to the Amman Citadel, which is 2.1 km away, or the Roman Theatre, 2.7 km away. Other nearby sites include Mount Nebo, Al-Maghtas, and Hisham's Palace.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is February, with about 95 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 95 | 56 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 38 | 67 |
| 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.
