January weather forecastAqaba, Jordan

January

Weather in January

Aqaba, Jordan sees the first month of the year ushering in chilly conditions. January picks up where December left off, with the sunshine hours marginally reducing. The possibility of rainfall remains sporadic with rainfall occurring on roughly two days. Despite these colder conditions, with temperatures from 8.9°C (48°F) to 20.5°C (68.9°F), January is still a pleasant time to explore the historic city. While evenings may warrant a light jacket, the days remain relatively mild.

Temperature

January is Aqaba's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 20.5°C (68.9°F) and lows of 8.9°C (48°F).

Rainfall

In Aqaba, in January, during 2 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Aqaba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 9.6 days and collects up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Aqaba, the average seawater temperature in January is 21.8°C (71.2°F).
Note: In water of 21.8°C (71.2°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 18:16 +03.

Sunshine

In Aqaba, the average sunshine in January is 8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heads up! UV intensity is amplified by reflections from water and sand.

Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January stands out as Aqaba's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 20.5°C (68.9°F) and a low of 8.9°C (48°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Aqaba, records 20.5°C (68.9°F), while the low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).

In January, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, the average sea temperature in Aqaba is 21.8°C (71.2°F). Swimming in 21.8°C (71.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In January, the average day length is 10h and 30min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 18:16 +03.

In Aqaba, the average sunshine duration in January is 8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Aqaba, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

21.8°C

20.5°C

22.2°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

1.9

1.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Aqaba, Jordan

Average high temperature in January: 20.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (39.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°C).

Average low temperature in January: 8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.9°C).

Average rainfall in January
Aqaba, Jordan

Average rainfall in January: 4.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (7.7mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Aqaba, Jordan

Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Aqaba, Jordan

Average sea temperature in January: 21.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (20.8°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Aqaba, Jordan

Average daylight in January: 10h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

Average sunshine in January: 8h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average UV index in January
Aqaba, Jordan

Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).