January weather forecastPetra, Jordan
January weather for Petra, Jordan: The months with the least sunshine in Petra, Jordan, are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine. On the first day of January in Petra, Jordan, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:48.

January
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
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Petra, Jordan
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 24min
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).
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).





