Raphana Archaeological Site
Raphana at a Glance#
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.
Best Time to Visit Raphana#
Best visited in spring or autumn when conditions in northern Jordan are most comfortable for walking and fieldwork.
Weather & Climate near Raphana#
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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 95 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
