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Dead Sea

Float in the salt lake at the lowest point on Earth

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Best time to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Currency: JOD
Time zone: UTC+3
Country: Jordan

Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Dead Sea is a hypersaline lake whose shores are the lowest land on Earth, about 440 m below sea level. On the Jordanian side, people come to float in the very salty water, cover themselves in mineral mud at resort spas, and visit nearby holy and historical sites.

Largest cities

Amman
Zarqa
Irbid
Aqaba
Salt

Quick facts

Figures are rounded recent official estimates.

Country: Jordan
Capital: Amman
Population of Jordan: 10.4M
Country area: 89,341 km²
Official language: Arabic
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD) · 1 USD ≈ 0.709 JOD
Time zone: UTC+3
Calling code: +962
Drives on the: Right
Plugs: B / C / D / F / G · 230V
Emergency numbers: 911
Best time to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

Temperatures through the year

Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.

Temperatures through the year

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	21°	21°	25°	31°	34°	37°	40°	39°	36°	32°	28°	23°
Low	15°	14°	17°	21°	24°	28°	30°	30°	28°	25°	21°	17°

Best time to visitOther months

Approximate daily cost

Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.

ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$70
HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$160
LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$380

Plan a trip to Dead Sea

Top things to do

≈ $28
Float at Amman Beach
This simple public beach resort, about an hour from Amman, has showers, pools and direct access to the water for floating and mud. Stay for the sunset over the hills across the sea.
- Half day
- Dead Sea hotel zone (northeast shore)
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $50
O Beach
This upmarket beach club, about 2 km from Amman Beach, has pools, spa services, poolside bars and access to the shore. It has no rooms, so stay at a hotel nearby.
- Half day
- Dead Sea hotel zone (northeast shore)
- Good in the evening
≈ $45
Mineral mud and spa treatment
The resort spas use the local black mud and mineral-rich water for wraps and baths. Book ahead at weekends, when visitors from Amman fill the resorts.
- Half day
- Dead Sea hotel zone (northeast shore)
- Indoors
≈ $3
Dead Sea Panorama Complex
This clifftop complex has a museum about the Dead Sea, a restaurant and an easy trail with wide views across the water. It is open until 10 pm, which makes it good for sunset.
- Half day
- Southern shore (Zara, Wadi Mujib, Lot's Cave)
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $17
Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan)
This quiet holy site by the Jordan River is visited with a guided walk to the place associated with the baptism of Jesus. Dress modestly and go early to avoid the midday heat.
- Half day
- Jordan Valley and Baptism Site
- Good for kids
≈ $30
Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve
This canyon reserve runs down to the sea, and its water trails involve wading and scrambling through the gorge. The wet trails usually close in winter and after rain, so check before going.
- Half day
- Southern shore (Zara, Wadi Mujib, Lot's Cave)
≈ $5
Lot's Cave and the Roman port at Zara
Stop at the remains of the Roman seaport at Zara, then continue south to the cave linked to the story of Lot. The cave is a long drive from the hotels, so start early.
- Half day
- Southern shore (Zara, Wadi Mujib, Lot's Cave)
- Good for kids
Free
Day trip to Amman
Drive about an hour uphill to the capital for its museums, markets and food, and the cooler air. Arrange a return taxi in advance, because there are few public options back to the resorts.
- Full day
- Amman
- Good for kids

Before you go

Entry and visas

Most visitors need a visa to enter Jordan. A single-entry visa can be purchased on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport or at the Sheikh Hussein/North Border land crossing for 40 Jordanian dinars (about 56 USD), valid for 3 months. Alternatively, if staying at least 3 nights, you can buy a Jordan Pass online before travel (70–80 JD), which includes the visa fee and entry to major sites. If you plan to stay more than 14 days, you must register with the local police station within 14 days of arrival. Always check the official UK government entry requirements page for the latest rules, as

Official website

From the airport

Most visitors arrive through Amman. The resort area is about an hour away by taxi or hotel transfer on a good dual carriageway, and the drive from the capital's airport takes about the same time.

Getting around

Public transport along the shore is very limited, so most visitors use taxis, hotel shuttles, a rental car or an organised tour to move between the resorts, beaches and nearby sites.

Local tips

Do not shave before going in, keep the water out of your eyes and mouth, and float on your back. Rinse in the beach showers before using your towel, because salt left on the skin can itch.
Swimwear is normal at resorts and beaches, but cover shoulders and knees at the Baptism Site and in towns.
Summer highs reach about 40°C, so drink plenty of water and use sunscreen. In winter, check the forecast before entering wadis, because flash floods can occur.
Prices are in Jordanian dinars and resort food and drink are expensive. Look at the Jordan Pass, which covers many sites in the country.

Areas worth knowing

Amman
Dead Sea hotel zone (northeast shore)
Southern shore (Zara, Wadi Mujib, Lot's Cave)
Jordan Valley and Baptism Site

Official travel advice

The UK Foreign Office last updated its advice for this country on September 10, 2026. The advice includes warnings against travel to some areas. Read it before booking.

Read the advice on GOV.UK