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Irbid, Jordan

Umm Qays

Umm Qays is a village in Irbid, Jordan, 348 m above sea level. It has a population of about 4,294. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now28°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population4,294
Local time17:56
32.65° N, 35.68° EElevation 348 mUTC+3
The year in Umm Qaysweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Umm Qays at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

140 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby6+

within 14 km

Weather in Umm Qays

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°19°
Fri23 Oct35°21°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct30°18°
Tue27 Oct32°17°
Wed28 Oct30°21°
Thu29 Oct26°16°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct25°16°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct25°14°

When to go to Umm Qays

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score617286907667605966758778
High15°17°20°25°30°33°34°35°33°30°23°17°
Low6°6°8°11°14°18°21°21°19°16°11°8°
Rain (mm)1401348226821122071109
Wet days1096410000368

What's on in Umm Qays

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

Monuments and museums in Umm Qays

All monuments

Outdoors around Umm Qays

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Ma'agan Recreation VillageCamp sites
2 km
גן החייםCamp sites
2.2 km
מצפה אלותViewpoints
2.6 km
Noach kinarty OverlookViewpoints
3.5 km
Crocodile FarmZoos
3.9 km
Khirbet Dur MusulClimbing
4.5 km

Nature around Umm Qays

Nature in Jordan

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Umm Qays

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Umm Qays

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Ein Gedi 12 km ↗1956 · 127 km
5.5Joub Jannine 7 km ↑1956 · 116 km
5.3Ainab 3 km ↗1956 · 125 km
5.3Al 'Arid 16 km ↖2004 · 110 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Jordan

Umm Qays from above

Getting to Umm Qays

Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFA
62 km
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJ
81 km
Ben Gurion International AirportTLV
104 km
בית שאןRailway station
24 km

Places near Umm Qays

Places with a climate like Umm Qays

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Umm Qays?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Umm Qays.
What is the hottest month in Umm Qays?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Umm Qays?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Umm Qays?
January is the wettest month with about 140 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.