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Weather in January in Jordan

Planning a getaway to Jordan this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Jordan in January?

January in Jordan generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Ma'an at 14°C to pleasant in Aqaba at 19°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Aqaba and 3°C in Ma'an. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Jordan with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Aqaba with an average of 11 mm to moderate rainfall in Irbid with 62 mm.

Average sunshine

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

For specific regional insights in Jordan for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jordan climate page.

Where to go in Jordan in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Jordan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Jordan?

Amman

In January Amman generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Amman
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16°C 
6°C 
180 hours 
30 mm 
8 days 
14°C 
5°C 
180 hours 
47 mm 
10 days 
16°C 
6°C 
182 hours 
48 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Amman

Aqaba

In January Aqaba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Aqaba
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21°C 
9°C 
217 hours 
4.1 mm 
2 days 
19°C 
8°C 
229 hours 
11 mm 
2 days 
21°C 
9°C 
235 hours 
9.5 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Aqaba

Wadi Musa

In January Wadi Musa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Wadi Musa
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17°C 
6°C 
223 hours 
10 mm 
4 days 
15°C 
4°C 
229 hours 
24 mm 
5 days 
16°C 
6°C 
227 hours 
21 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Wadi Musa

Wadi Rum

In January Wadi Rum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Wadi Rum
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18°C 
5°C 
217 hours 
4.5 mm 
2 days 
16°C 
4°C 
229 hours 
11 mm 
3 days 
17°C 
5°C 
235 hours 
9.3 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Wadi Rum

Sowayma

In January Sowayma generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Sowayma
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20°C 
11°C 
192 hours 
39 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
9°C 
193 hours 
59 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
10°C 
244 hours 
55 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Sowayma

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Is January the best time to visit Jordan?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Amman, January may not be the ideal time to visit Jordan.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Amman. On the other hand, the months of January, February and August tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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