Petra weather in January (Jordan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Petra during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Petra usually has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Petra in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 229 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Petra.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Petra. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Petra climate page with graphs.

 

Petra, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 70% *  

Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Jordan in January

Find out more about the weather in Jordan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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