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Aqaba weather in January (Aqaba Governorate, Jordan)

What is the weather forecast for Aqaba, Jordan in January? Explore this page for a full overview of what to expect.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Aqaba during January, which means 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. Even though this is the month with the most rain, the precipitation is still on the lighter side. Typically around 2 days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 229 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Aqaba even more beautiful.

Average windspeed

January sees wind speeds averaging 6 m/s. You'll experience strong winds that cause whole trees to sway and require effort when walking against them. As an average, expect variation from moderate breezes to particularly windy days that affect daily routines.

Average water temperature in January

The water sits at a delightful 20°C, offering a refreshingly cool experience that's perfect for swimming. Most people find this temperature ideal for spending time in the water.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Aqaba.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Jordan, check out our Aqaba's climate page.

Aqaba, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 32% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 6 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 229 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Jordan, check out our Aqaba's climate page.

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

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