RaphanaRaphana at a Glance
Things to Do
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Raphana
Best visited in spring or autumn when conditions in northern Jordan are most comfortable for walking and fieldwork.
Spring
March-May · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Wildflowers and mild days make for pleasant field visits.
Autumn
September-November · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Cooler evenings and stable conditions are ideal for archaeologists and amateur history buffs.
Weather & Climate near Raphana
Climate
Raphana's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 77
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5° - 14° | 8° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 6° - 15° | 10° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 11° - 23° | 17° | 22 mm | some cloud | 61% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 22° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 53% | 3.5 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 56% | 3.5 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 59% | 3.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 25° | 1 mm | clear | 58% | 2.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 16° | 43 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Raphana
Raphana lies in Irbid Governorate. The nearest major hub is the city of Irbid; from there use regional roads toward the rural coordinates given by archaeological reports. Travel in Jordan’s interior is best done by rental car or with a local driver familiar with off-the-beaten-track sites.
Tips for Visiting Raphana
- If researching ancient Raphana, consult Jordanian archaeological publications and the Department of Antiquities in Amman or Irbid for the latest scholarship.
- The site is not a mainstream tourist stop; dress and behave respectfully when visiting agricultural or inhabited areas nearby.