Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
58°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Petra
Jordan · Middle East
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
58°F
Lows around 41°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 50° and nights feel near 36°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
67%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 55°F, easing to about 50°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning50°F
Rain7%
Cloud32%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday57°F
Rain9%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon55°F
Rain7%
Cloud34%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening50°F
Rain5%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 41 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.5 | 61 |
| Feb | 60 | 43 | 0.6 | 4 | 10.0 | 57 |
| Mar | 67 | 47 | 0.5 | 3 | 11.2 | 50 |
| Apr | 76 | 54 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.2 | 40 |
| May | 84 | 61 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.8 | 37 |
| Jun | 89 | 66 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.1 | 39 |
| Jul | 92 | 70 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.1 | 40 |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 44 |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.5 | 46 |
| Oct | 81 | 62 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 49 |
| Nov | 71 | 52 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.1 | 52 |
| Dec | 62 | 44 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.3 | 57 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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