Zabāyir al Qasţal

Ruins

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Al Qastal Castle (Interior).jpg
Al-Qastal Architecture.jpg
Al-Qastal Minarett.jpg
Al-Qastal Mosque.jpg
Al-Qastal Palace Courtyard.jpg
Mosque at Qasr al-Qastal, side wall and minarett.jpg
Mosque at Qasr al-Qastal, side wall.jpg
Qasr al-Qastal 1.jpg
Qasr al-Qastal 2.jpg
Qasr al-Qastal, detail 1.jpg
Zabāyir al Qasţal
31.7378, 35.9299

How to Get to Zabāyir al Qasţal #

Sites labeled as Zabāyir (mounds) around Amman Governorate are reached by local roads radiating from Amman; exact access depends on the specific mound. Visitors should consult local guides, the Department of Antiquities in Jordan, or registered tour operators for precise directions and permissions.

Tips for Visiting Zabāyir al Qasţal #

  • Coordinates and on-site access can be difficult to verify-consult local archaeological authorities or tour operators in Amman before planning a visit.
  • Respect any fence lines or restricted areas; many archaeological mounds are protected and not open for casual exploration.
  • Combine a visit with other nearby Amman sites to make travel logistics more efficient.

Best Time to Visit Zabāyir al Qasţal #

Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for visiting archaeological sites around Amman.

Spring
March-May · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Pleasant temperatures for urban and archaeological exploration.
Autumn
September-November · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Dry, comfortable days and lower humidity.
Winter
December-February · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Cooler, occasional rain; quieter for visitors.

Weather & Climate near Zabāyir al Qasţal #

Climate

Zabāyir al Qasţal's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

67 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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