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When to go

Winters in Amman can be quite unpleasant, with chilly temperatures and frequent rain (and even snow). When it rains, the roads are hazardous. Poor drainage turns sidewalks and roads into rivers. High temperatures generally range from 15C to 20C, but it feels colder.

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Overview

During the summers, Amman is warm and sunny every day, with temperatures in the low to mid-30s. It is also crowded, as guest workers in the Gulf states return home for the summer and Gulf residents come for vacation.

Spring and fall is the best time to visit. There are occasional showers and the weather can change quickly, but it's still sunny almost every day. Temperatures are comfortable, in the twenties, and it's not too crowded either.

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Public Holidays

2009: 1 Jan New Year's Day. 9 Mar Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). 10 Apr Good Friday. 13 Apr Easter Monday. 1 May Labour Day. 25 May Independence Day. 10 Jun Army Day. 20 Jul Prophet's Ascension. 22 Aug Ramadan begins. 20 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 27 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 18 Dec Islamic New Year. 25 Dec Christmas.; 2010: 1 Jan New Year's Day. 26 Feb Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). 2 Apr Good Friday. 5 Apr Easter Monday. 1 May Labour Day. 25 May Independence Day. 10 Jun Army Day. 9 Jul Prophet's Ascension. 11 Aug Ramadan begins. 10 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 16 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 7 Dec Islamic New Year. 25 Dec Christmas. Note: Christmas and Easter holidays are only observed by Christian business establishments

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Amman Residents

Amman is very diverse as it is home to many Palestinian, Iraqi, Circassian, Armenian and many other ethnic groups. In less than a century, the population increased from 20,000 to more than 2 million people. Part of this increase is due to the massive amount of Palestinian and Iraqi refugees.

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Visa Information

The cost of one entry visa for all nationalities is JD 10 (around $14) for all nationalities and for multiple entries it is JD 20 (around $28). Groups of five persons or more arriving through a designated Jordanian tour operator are exempted from all visa charges. Departure taxes for non Jordanians are 5JD, around $7, from any border. Certain nationalities require an entry visa to be obtained prior to travel. The below list shows which nationalities require visa clearance. The below list is meant solely as a useful tool and that data within it is subject to change without prior notice. It is recommended that you check with the Jordanian diplomatic mission in your country prior to travel to ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork for travel. Arrivals at Aqaba, either through the port, the airport or at the crossing from Israel or Saudi Arabia, are granted a free visa to Jordan. There is no obligation associated with this visa, provided that they leave the country within 1 month of arrival, and that they do not need to 'renew' their visa. Those holding an ASEZ visa, and wishing to stay longer than 1 month must extend it at the ASEZA office in Aqaba and not with their local police station as holders of a normal visa would do. Visitors arriving to Jordan at any entry point other than Aqaba, are entitled to a free visa (i.e. arrival tax is exempt). However, they must report this to the authorities and must register with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) visa office in Aqaba within 48 hours of their arrival in Jordan. Those failing to register are liable to payment of the visa when they leave the Kingdom. All visitors, without a specific exemption, must pay the exit tax whether holding an ASEZ visa or not, and whenever leaving the country.

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