January weather forecast
Jordan

January in Jordan signifies the peak of winter, bringing the lowest temperatures of the year. Amman experiences the coldest weather, with average temperatures hovering around 7.8°C (46°F), often accompanied by rainfall which averages around 60mm (2.36"). While January temperatures in Amman generally remain above freezing, occasional cold fronts can cause temperatures to dip further, particularly at night.

In stark contrast, Al Aqabah in the south experiences considerably milder winters. Average temperatures in January stand at 14.4°C (57.9°F), providing a much warmer alternative to the chillier regions in the north. However, precipitation remains low, with January typically seeing only about 10mm (0.39") of rainfall, maintaining the city's arid characteristics.

Compared to December, temperatures in January tend to be slightly cooler, particularly in Amman. The change from December to January is marked by a shift from the slightly warmer, wetter end of the year towards the core of winter. Looking ahead to February, temperatures remain similar, though there's a gradual warming trend as the country starts transitioning from winter to spring.

In terms of extremes, January represents the nadir of the annual temperature cycle, boasting the lowest average temperatures across the country. The northern highlands, including Amman, may even experience occasional snowfall during colder winters, although such occurrences are rare. The desert regions to the east and south remain largely dry, receiving little to no snowfall. Consequently, January offers a unique time to visit Jordan, exposing tourists to a different, less commonly seen side of the country's typically arid landscapes.

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• Amman - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Amman is January, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. January is the month when Amman experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and a low of 3.6°C (38.5°F).
• Irbid - January »
  January, recording an average high temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F) and a low temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F), is Irbid's coldest month. January, having an average high-temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F), is the coldest month in Irbid.
• Petra - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Petra are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine. On the first day of January in Petra sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:48.
• Aqaba - January »
  With average high temperatures of 20.5°C (68.9°F) and lows of 8.9°C (48°F), January is the coldest month in Aqaba, Jordan. In Aqaba, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 20.5°C (68.9°F) and a low of 8.9°C (48°F).
• Madaba - January »
  In Madaba, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 14°C (57.2°F) at the peak and 6.3°C (43.3°F) at the lowest. January stands out as Madaba's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 14°C (57.2°F) and a low of 6.3°C (43.3°F).
• Sahab - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Sahab is January, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow. The coldest temperatures in Sahab, Jordan, occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 13.5°C (56.3°F) and a low of 6.1°C (43°F).
• Dhiban - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Dhiban, Jordan, is January, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. The month with the most snowfall in Dhiban is January, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.
• Maan - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Maan is January, when snow falls for 0.6 days. The month with the most snowfall days in Maan is January, when snow falls for 0.6 days.
• El Quweira - January »
  In El Quweira January brings chilly weather with temperatures ranging from 2°C (35.6°F) to 14°C (57.2°F), offering a cool contrast to the scorching summer heat. In El Quweira, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 14°C (57.2°F) and a low of 2°C (35.6°F).
• Ar Ramtha - January »
  In Ar Ramtha during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. January proves to be the coldest month in Ar Ramtha, recording an average maximum temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) and a minimum temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F).