Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Amman | Jerusalem | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Amman |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F) | 6°C (43°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 8 days | Amman |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 33 mm▲ | 53 mm | Amman |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 8h/day | Amman |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 12 km/h▲ | Jerusalem |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Amman edges ahead as the better destination in December. Amman offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Jerusalem sees 8 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Amman sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Jerusalem is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Amman is the stronger choice in December. Amman receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Amman reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Jerusalem averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Amman receives approximately 33 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Jerusalem sees 53 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Amman the drier option by 2 rain days and 20 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 6°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Amman | Jerusalem | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 13°C | 8d | 12°C | 10d |
| Feb | 14°C | 8d | 14°C | 9d |
| Mar | 18°C | 6d | 17°C | 7d |
| Apr | 23°C | 3d | 22°C | 3d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 27°C | 2d |
| Jun | 31°C | 0d | 30°C | 0d |
| Jul | 33°C | 0d | 32°C | 0d |
| Aug | 33°C | 0d | 32°C | 0d |
| Sep | 31°C | 0d | 30°C | 1d |
| Oct | 27°C | 2d | 26°C | 4d |
| Nov | 20°C | 4d | 19°C | 6d |
| Dec | 15°C | 6d | 14°C | 8d |
Amman Weather in December
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Jerusalem Weather in December
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