January weather forecast
Aqaba, Jordan

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.