Mount Nebo
Mount Nebo is a mountain located in the Abarim range within Madaba Governorate, Jordan. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. The site stands at an elevation of 808 meters.
Planning a visit
The warmer months from May to September experience high temperatures reaching 29 °C to 33 °C with virtually no rain, while the cooler months from November to March bring daily highs between 14 °C and 21 °C alongside heavier rainfall, peaking in January and February with 140 mm of rain.
The mountain is located 28 km from the capital city of Amman. The nearest airport is Queen Alia International Airport, situated 26 km away. Nearby places to visit include Al-Maghtas at 18.3 km, Qumran at 25.3 km, King Abdullah I Mosque at 27.9 km, Hisham's Palace at 28.1 km, and Amman Citadel at 28.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is January, with about 140 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 140 | 140 | 82 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 99 |
| 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.
