Jordan Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Jordan safe to visit right now?
Reconsider Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Jordan has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 40 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 3 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Jordan, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Jordan assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 7, 2026
Jordan currently maintains a moderate risk level with a US State Dept advisory level of 3, alongside a Level 1 CDC health notice for Global Dengue. Recent safety headlines include US Embassy alerts urging citizens to consider leaving the Middle East and warning of possible flight disruptions amid regional tensions.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 8, 2026 03:32 UTC
How safe is Jordan to visit in 2026?
Jordan is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 40/100 moderate baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Jordan, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Amman, Al Mafraq, Irbid), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 50 |
|---|---|
| Source note | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 3 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Jordan
Showing 3 of 3 reviewed cities in Jordan, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Jordan
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Jordan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Jordan as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-09-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-09-08 03:16:15 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Jordan
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In the Southern Jordan Valley: Clean, Safe Water Reaches the Most Vulnerable Students
jordannews.jo · 21h ago
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‘Israelis’ lament their Dead Sea hotels compared to Jordan, reveals Hebrew media report
Roya News · 3d ago
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Israel warns against travel to Sinai and Jordan amid terror risk
thetraveler.org · 1d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-09-08 03:15:58 UTC
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Jordan
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Crime ‘Advance safety for all’: International police cooperation helps tackle cross-border crime - UN News news.un.org · Sep 7, 2026 00:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Joey McGuire explains absence of Texas Tech football's starting safety against ACU - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal www.lubbockonline.com · Sep 6, 2026 03:11 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Man, 35, arrested in homicide death of Topeka woman, 53 - The Topeka Capital-Journal www.cjonline.com · Sep 6, 2026 02:50 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Brenden Jordan among players unavailable for Texas Tech football opener - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal www.lubbockonline.com · Sep 5, 2026 23:08 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime No charges for officers in fatal Sept. 2025 West Jordan shooting - ABC4 Utah www.abc4.com · Sep 4, 2026 16:53 UTC · via Googlenews
- General West Whiteland police seek man wanted for statutory sexual assault of minor - Daily Local www.dailylocal.com · Sep 4, 2026 15:50 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Jordan Deck EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Player Ratings - Launch Ratings - EA www.ea.com · Sep 3, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Jordan High School on secure status - WRAL www.wral.com · Sep 2, 2026 20:04 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 3 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Jordan
The most weather-stable two-month window for Jordan is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 7 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; January is the wettest typical month at about 33 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Amman
Embassy of Iraq and Embassy of Italy and 3 other embassies are mapped in Amman.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Jordan
Reconsider Travel to Amman, Jordan due to an extreme advisory level and elevated security concerns. Crime and political tensions are higher than average, so take heightened precautions if you must go.
Top risk drivers
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Elevated crime risk
· crime
The crime score of 68 reflects an elevated risk of theft and assault, especially in crowded markets and transport hubs.
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Elevated political tension
· political
A political score of 55 signals an elevated likelihood of demonstrations or unrest that could disrupt public order.
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Moderate health considerations
· health
Health score 30 indicates moderate risk of communicable diseases and routine health issues.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jordan safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 40/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Jordan?
The current US State Department advisory level for Jordan is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Jordan in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Jordan is 40/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Jordan?
City-specific files for Jordan are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Jordan were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Jordan?
April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Jordan is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 7 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Jordan?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.