Wadi Musa weather in January (Jordan)

What is the weather forecast for Wadi Musa in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Wadi Musa includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C. January is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Wadi Musa in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. You can typically expect 5 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 229 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wadi Musa. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wadi Musa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 70% *  

* Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 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

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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