Aqaba weather in January (Aqaba Governorate, Jordan)

What is the weather forecast for Aqaba in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Aqaba is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C. Expect the mildest temperatures of the year this month, yet still enjoyably warm.

Precipitation

Aqaba in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. While this month ranks highest for annual rainfall, the precipitation averages are still quite light. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 229 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Aqaba, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 32% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Eilat, Israel (6 KM, 3 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

For visitors traveling to Aqaba, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Aqaba.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Jordan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Jordan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.