Wadi Rum weather in January (Aqaba Governorate, Jordan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Wadi Rum in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Wadi Rum typically brings moderate temperatures and low rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Wadi Rum in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. This month receives the highest rainfall of the year, but the precipitation levels remain light. You can typically expect 3 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 229 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wadi Rum, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 32% *  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Eilat, Israel (45 KM, 28 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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