Dead Sea guide
🇯🇴 Packing List
What to pack for Dead Sea
In November, Dead Sea is typically warm, light rain possible (21°C - 27°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Dead Sea essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Swimwear for the resort or beach only, cover up in town
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Layered outfits you can add or remove as the day warms
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/G plugs, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Cards at resorts. Cash for taxis and small vendors.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Good coverage. Resort WiFi available.
- Overpriced transportation from Amman
- November highlights: Great conditions
Trip gear
- Excellent floating weather