Tell el-Hammam Archaeological Site
Archaeological tell site with Bronze Age remains
A multi-period archaeological tell in Jordan's Balqa Governorate, Tell el-Hammam contains Bronze and Iron Age layers; visitors interested in Near Eastern archaeology examine excavations and fortified settlement remains.
Tell el-Hammam at a Glance#
How to Get to Tell el-Hammam#
Tell el-Hammam is near the town of Baq’ah in the Balqa Governorate. Visits should be arranged through official archaeological or tourism channels, and travelers should heed local guidance regarding access and safety.
Best Time to Visit Tell el-Hammam#
Access and conditions depend on ongoing archaeological work and regional security; check with local authorities.
Weather & Climate near Tell el-Hammam#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 39 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 24 mm | some cloud | 63% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 8 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 22° - 34° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 47% | 3.2 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 24° - 35° | 31° | 0 mm | clear | 49% | 3.2 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 25° - 35° | 31° | 0 mm | clear | 53% | 3.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 23° - 34° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 54% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 25° | 3 mm | clear | 53% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 39 mm | some cloud | 63% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
