Zarqa weather in January (Zarqa Governorate, Jordan)

Is Zarqa a good destination in January, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Zarqa includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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. 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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