Clothes to bring to Jordan in the winter and other Jordan Packing List Tips

Luggage And Bags: I advise you to dress in layers, a jacket over a pullover, over a sweatshirt, over a tee shirt: like this you can peel off as much as you want to. Remember that walking in the sun, and sitting in the shade are quite different, and don't leave a pullover/sweater at the hotel just because the sun is shining and the sky is blue. You may well appreciate a pair of gloves for visiting Petra! Almost certainly the desert temperature will go down close to freezing point at night, quite probably beyond, possibly well beyond! A difference of 20 or even 25°C between daytime and nightime temperature is quite normal in Jordan.

You might well find a tracksuit useful, the jacket can be used separately, and could replace the sweatshirt/light sweater.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Footware : I always suggest trekking sandals except in the dead of winter. They are more versatile than hiking boots, and stand up to harder going that the trainers or "boat shoes" that most people seem to wear. (If you haven't been wearing sandals much lately, bring along some socks and carry a pair in your "day bag" in case of sunburn). They can be worn on the beach or in a boat, which can't be said of hiking boots. In the desert I go on the principle that I am going to be getting sand in my shoes anyway, I might as well have an easy way of getting it out.



Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Beach clothes : I assume you will be using the private beaches, in which case you can bring ordinary bathing suits, or bikinis as you like. Monokinis for women aren't recommended - see above about getting looked over!

Both men and women might like to remember that you will probably be sitting on the ground and/or boulders quite a lot, don't bring any clothes that won't do that without problem. In fact, dust coloured clothes might be preferable, but a bit dull, I agree. Remember too that you will probably be sleeping in your clothes in Wadi Rum, and who knows where else, if you decide to catch a nap midday....

Miscellaneous: You absolutely need a good pocket lamp, and earplugs against the early call to prayers.

You also need a rucksack or shoulder bag for carrying things around like camera, sweater, water bottle, guide book, sunscreen, etc etc.

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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: The summer is hot, of course, but you are still likely to need a sweater somewhere along the way. The desert might go down to 15°C even in August, and this is a bit on the chilly side for sitting and talking around the campfire.

Keep the jeans for the winter, in the summer light chinos are better. On the whole I advise both men and women to leave any shorts at home, in the street they will not be appreciated by the locals. Loose clothing is cooler than tight, covering up against the sun is cooler than exposing a lot of flesh!

Except of course for the beach, and to a lesser extent for the main tourist sites (EXCLUDING Wadi Rum!), women will probably be happiest in calf length skirts or in loose trousers. Tee shirts are perfectly acceptable, tank or halter tops aren't a good idea. The more you show, the more you are going to get looked over, and NOT in any nice way. Calf length skirts and loose trousers are the way to go.



Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Footware : I always suggest trekking sandals except in the dead of winter. They are more versatile than hiking boots, and stand up to harder going that the trainers or "boat shoes" that most people seem to wear. (If you haven't been wearing sandals much lately, bring along some socks and carry a pair in your "day bag" in case of sunburn). They can be worn on the beach or in a boat, which can't be said of hiking boots. In the desert I go on the principle that I am going to be getting sand in my shoes anyway, I might as well have an easy way of getting it out.

Miscellaneous: See also the tip on Clothes to bring in the winter, they include several things that are also useful in the summer

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Miscellaneous: I strongly recommend that you purchase a Roughguide to Jordan by Matthew Teller to take with you on your trip in addition to the advice you get from VT. It is extremely helpful with plenty of informative tips and advice. Don't leave home without it, is my advice.

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