Jordan Valley
Valley Fertile rift valley along the Jordan River
The Jordan Valley follows the Jordan River through rift-country; travelers visit for agricultural landscapes, birdwatching, and nearby historical and biblical sites along the valley floor.
The Jordan Valley is the segment of the Great Rift Valley running roughly along the Jordan River and forming a natural corridor between the Sea of Galilee in the north and the Dead Sea in the south; it spans parts of Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The valley is an agriculturally productive strip in a tectonic rift, featuring riverine habitats, irrigation agriculture and a sequence of towns and archaeological sites along the Jordan River. It is also known for the dramatic drop in elevation toward the Dead Sea basin.
The Jordan Valley has been a transport and settlement corridor since prehistoric times and has been central to historic trade routes, agriculture and many recorded events in ancient and modern history.
The Jordan Valley stretches along the western border of Jordan; the provided coordinates lie in the northern Jordan Valley within Irbid Governorate, in a region of irrigated fields and riverine lowlands.
- Low elevation: Elevation falls progressively to the Dead Sea, the lowest land point on Earth at about 430 m below sea level, making the valley one of the planet's most distinctive topographic features.
How to Get to Jordan Valley #
The Jordan Valley runs along the Jordan River and is accessible by road from Amman (Jordan) and from the north and south via regional highways. Specific sites require local transport arrangements.
Tips for Visiting Jordan Valley #
- If exploring by car, plan border formalities and coordinates carefully; the Jordan Valley is a long, linear region.
- Visit agricultural terraces and kibbutzim (on the Israeli side) or archaeological sites and oases (on the Jordanian side) depending on access.
- Bring binoculars and a camera for birdwatching and landscape photography.
Best Time to Visit Jordan Valley #
Spring and autumn offer the best weather for outdoor exploration; summers can be extremely hot in the lower valley.
Weather & Climate near Jordan Valley #
Jordan Valley's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
