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Azraq
Azraq Wetland Reserve
Azraq Wetland Reserve
Zarqa, Jordan

Azraq

Azraq is a town in Zarqa, Jordan, 516 m above sea level. It has a population of about 57,490 (2019). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now24°C
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec
Population57,490
Local time01:02
31.83° N, 36.81° EElevation 516 mUTC+3
The year in Azraqweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low30° / 15°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec

Best: Mar · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Azraq at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

11 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 2.3 km

Weather in Azraq

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Partly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct32°19°
Sat24 Oct32°19°
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct32°18°
Tue27 Oct33°18°
Wed28 Oct30°19°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°17°7.8 mm
Fri30 Oct23°15°
Sat31 Oct24°13°2 mm

When to go to Azraq

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score778594856758585858769587
High15°17°22°28°33°36°38°38°35°30°22°17°
Low3°4°8°12°16°19°20°21°19°15°9°4°
Rain (mm)151184200003710
Wet days452210000123

What's on in Azraq

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Azraq

All monuments

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Jordan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Azraq

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Azraq

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Ein Gedi 12 km ↗1956 · 130 km
5.3Al 'Arid 16 km ↖2004 · 121 km
5.1‘En Boqeq 11 km ↗1979 · 144 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Jordan

Azraq from above

Around Azraq3 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Azraq

Gurayat Domestic AirportURY
64 km
Queen Alia International AirportAMM
79 km
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJ
79 km

Places near Azraq

Places with a climate like Azraq

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Azraq?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Azraq.
What is the hottest month in Azraq?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Azraq?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Azraq?
February is the wettest month with about 11 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.