Zarqa weather in January (Zarqa Governorate, Jordan)

Planning a trip to Zarqa in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Zarqa generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Zarqa in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Zarqa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Amman, Jordan (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Jordan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Zarqa in January?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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