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Irbid weather & best time to visit

City break

Irbid at a glance

Best time
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Aug · 34°
Sunshine a year
2,890 h
Rain a year
236 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
570 m

Climate in Irbid

Irbid has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Irbid is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Irbid

The best time to visit Irbid is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from November to December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 52 mm of precipitation.

Irbid through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Irbid in spring

Mar – May

90

Excellent

  • 19–29 °C by day
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Irbid in summer

Jun – Aug

58

Fair

  • 32–34 °C by day
  • 10.4 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Irbid in autumn

Sep – Nov

80

Excellent

  • 22–32 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Irbid in winter

Dec – Feb

68

Good

  • 14–16 °C by day
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Irbid for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, November

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

85

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: March – May, October – November

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 19°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 22°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

06:3918:05

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:24–07:12 · evening 17:32–18:20
Blue hour
Morning 06:15–06:24 · evening 18:20–18:30

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Irbid compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high30°25°
Night-time low17°13°
Daylight11.9 h11.0 h

What is the weather like in Irbid in October?

In October, Irbid is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Irbid.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 26 min06:39 – 18:05
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
25 %on averageAll months
Hot days
11 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Irbid

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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April has the better holiday weather in Irbid: score 98 against 85. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.

October vs April, Irbid
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score8598better
Daytime high28°24°
Night-time low15°11°
Sunshine7.2 h8.4 hbetter
Rainy days2better4
Rainfall10 mm19 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Irbid month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

59January14° · 5.4 h

In January, Irbid is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in January
70February16° · 5.7 h

In February, Irbid is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in February
87March19° · 6.8 h

In March, Irbid is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in March
98April24° · 8.4 h

In April, Irbid is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in April
86May29° · 9.7 h

In May, Irbid is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in May
66June32° · 10.7 h

In June, Irbid is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in June
54July34° · 10.6 h

In July, Irbid is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in July
54August34° · 10.0 h

In August, Irbid is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in August
67September32° · 8.8 h

In September, Irbid is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in September
85October28° · 7.2 h

In October, Irbid is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in October
89November22° · 6.2 h

In November, Irbid is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in November
75December16° · 5.3 h

In December, Irbid is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Irbid.

Irbid in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Irbid

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 15°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5914°5°5.4 h952
FebruaryFeb7016°5°5.7 h851
MarchMar8719°8°6.8 h740
AprilApr9824°11°8.4 h419
MayMay8629°15°9.7 h27
JuneJun6632°19°10.7 h01
JulyJul5434°21°10.6 h00
AugustAug5434°21°10.0 h01
SeptemberSep6732°19°8.8 h11
OctoberOct8528°15°7.2 h210
NovemberNov8922°10°6.2 h521
DecemberDec7516°6°5.3 h635

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

32.56° N, 35.85° E · 570 m · Asia/Amman

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Irbid

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,890 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 10.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.2 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 63 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Irbid, 63 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Irbid: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
236 mm on 43 days
Wettest month
Jan · 52 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 2Rainfall 10 mm

In October, Irbid has about 2 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Irbid

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 20 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 40 min
Olive skin
about 50 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Irbid

How breezy and how cloudy Irbid is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Irbid typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
28 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 7 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 48 %
OctoberCloud cover 25 %Sunshine 7.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Irbid: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Irbid

How often the day gets hot in Irbid (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
139 days
Hottest month
Aug · 34 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 11Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Irbid has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Irbid

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Irbid in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Irbid has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    82

    Excellent

    • 30 °C by day
    • 9.9 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    54

    Fair

    • 34 °C by day
    • 10.2 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    85

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    67

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 50 min
Distance
3,610 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Irbid vs Daraa

In October Irbid has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 79). During the day Daraa is 1 °C warmer than Irbid.

Irbid vs Daraa, in October
in OctoberIrbidDaraa
Holiday weather score8579
Daytime high28°29°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days22
Best timeMar – May, Oct – NovMar – Apr, Nov

Through the year

OctoberIrbid 28°Daraa 29°
IrbidDaraa
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Ranking

Jordan in October: the best places

In October, Irbid ranks 4 of 7 destinations in this country.

  1. Madaba27°93
  2. 2Amman28°91
  3. 3Al-Karak26°91
  4. 4IrbidThis page28°85
  5. 5Jerash29°84
  6. 6Aqaba34°26°84
  7. 7Petra27°83
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Frequently asked questions about Irbid

When is the best time to visit Irbid?

The best time to visit Irbid is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Irbid?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Irbid?

The wettest month is January with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Irbid get?

Irbid gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Irbid in?

Irbid is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Irbid?

A nonstop flight from London to Irbid takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,610 km.

Which school holidays are best for Irbid?

Irbid has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 82, summer holidays 54, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 67.