January verdict

Jordan in January

Weather score43Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Aqaba, Jordan, Jordan travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

15°C

Rain

35mm

Sun

6.5h

Sea

4°C

Weather score

43

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Compare Jordan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January15°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January35mm average rain

January is one of Jordan's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsMarch to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January6.5 hours average sun

January is one of Jordan's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January4°C average sea

January is close to Jordan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaJanuary and April to December

Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January43 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsMay to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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