Are you thinking of visiting Jordan in Winter? If, like us, you have no idea what to pack for travelling Jordan in winter, this post is just for you!

Before going to Jordan we did all the regular things like checking the average temperature and watching the forecasts to see how the weather was looking but it was difficult to gauge what we should pack.

The sun looked bright, the temperature looked promising but I had this sneaking suspicion that the weather was going to be like Madeira and The Azores in winter; sunny but really cold!  Add in the issue of dressing not to insult local culture, I had a real difficulty in working out what clothes to take.

My inner voice was right

It’s a good job I listened to my inner voice because although the sun did shine (and I left with a tan), the wind was strong and the temperature did not reflect the sun. It was pretty cold (I mean very cold), especially after the sun set (we even got into minus numbers in the desert) and I actually wore my gloves on at least four occasions. So, what did we pack for winter in Jordan? Read on.

What did we do in Jordan?

In total we spent 8 nights, 9 days in Jordan. Here’s where we spent our time:

• 3 days in Amman (including Jerash and Iraq al-Amir)
• 1/2 day at the Dead Sea
• 1 day driving the King’s Highway
• 1 night in The Dana Reserve
• 1 day and night in Little Petra
• 2 nights in Wadi Rum
• 1/2 day in Aqaba

Here’s what I packed for Jordan in winter

We took just 15.5kg of luggage for four of us (yes, we left a child behind!).

Here’s a little list of the things that I took:

1. 5 pairs of socks and underwear
2. 2 pairs of jeans
3. 1 pair of loose trousers
4. 2 thin jumpers
5. 2 long sleeved tshirts
6. 1 short sleeved tshirt
7. 2 cotton camisole tshirts with thin straps
8. 2 shirts
9. 1 very thin cardigan to cover my arms
10. 1 pair of gloves
11. 1 thick coat
12. 1 pair of trainers/sneakers
13. Swim wear
14. 1 large towel

This is what the kids’ packed

1. 5 pairs of socks and underwear
2. 3 pairs of trousers/jeans
3. 2 thin jumpers
4. 1 thicker hoodie (boy), 1 sleeveless cardigan with neck (girl)
5. 2 long sleeved tshirts
6. 2 short sleeved tshirts
7. 1 pair of gloves
8. 1 thick coat
9. 1 pair of trainers/sneakers
10. Swim wear
11. MP3 players and headphones
12. Book

Things I wish I’d taken for Jordan in Winter!

I am always cold so I wish I’d taken some warmer clothes.

1. A thicker jumper, something with a neck to keep me warm.
2. High necked t-shirts with long sleeves.
3. A hat – when the wind blew my hair got so messy and my ears got cold.
4. Thick bed socks – my feet were so cold.

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