January weather forecast
Petra, Jordan

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The majestic Ad Deir Monastery, in Petra, Jordan, viewed from inside a cave
The majestic Ad Deir Monastery, in Petra, Jordan, viewed from inside a cave

Weather in January

January in Petra, Jordan, offers relatively mild winter conditions. The month presents the year's coldest temperatures, falling between 2°C (35.6°F) and 13°C (55.4°F). It's an optimal time for those who prefer cooler travel explorations. The month signifies an exit from the typically rainy December, though precipitation persists mildly. Daily sunshine lasts for 7 hours, indicating shorter daylight duration than in other months.

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 13°C (55.4°F) and a low-temperature average of 2°C (35.6°F), is the coldest month.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Petra are January and February, with an average 17mm (0.67") of rainfall.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Petra, Jordan, is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of January in Petra, Jordan, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:13 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Petra.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Petra?

In Petra, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 13°C (55.4°F) and reaching a low of 2°C (35.6°F).

What are January temperatures in Petra?

The high-temperature, in January, in Petra, is 13°C (55.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2°C (35.6°F).

What is the wettest month in Petra?

The months with the most rainfall are January and February, with an average 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Petra?

In Petra, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Petra have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Petra?

On the first day of January in Petra, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:13 +03.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Petra?

The months with the least sunshine in Petra, Jordan, are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Petra?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Petra?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Petra?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Petra is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Petra, Jordan

Average temperature in January - Petra, Jordan
  • Average high temperature in January: 13°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

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Average rainfall in January
Petra, Jordan

Average rainfall in January - Petra, Jordan
  • Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (17mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Petra, Jordan

Average rainfall days in January - Petra, Jordan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petra, Jordan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h

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

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Average UV index in January
Petra, Jordan

Average UV index in January - Petra, Jordan
  • Average UV index in January: 4

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

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