Petra in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Petra in january 2025
The weather in Petra in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather 9.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
20%
7%
4%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
71% of time
20%
4%
4%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
71% of time
18%
5%
5%
Weather at 3am
43°F
66%
20%
6%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Petra in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Petra in january.
The climate of Petra in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Petra is dry ; it hardly ever rains (0.5in of precipitation over 1 days).
The climate is relatively fresh in that locality the month of january, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Petra is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Petra in january with a maximum record of 77°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 5 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 16% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Petra is generally 10:25. Sunrise is at 06:35 and sets at 17:00.
With a correct weather, the month of january is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in Jordan.
January: another location in Jordan?
If you want to go to Jordan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Petra:
In january, Al Mazraa and Wadi Ibn Hammad have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Aqaba, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Irbid, Al-Maghtas (Bethany Beyond the Jordan), Umm Qais and Wadi Araba have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Petra in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 9.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 62% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.77km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 17% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Petra in january 2024:
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 65°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
38°F to 54°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 49°F
36°F to 45°F
32°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Jordan in january
Cities near Petra:
| Little Petra in january | tolerable weather |
| Ash Shawbak in january | tolerable weather |
| Wadi Araba in january | good weather |
| Dana Biosphere Reserve in january | good weather |
| Busayra in january | good weather |
| Wadi Rum in january | tolerable weather |
| Ramm in january | tolerable weather |
| Aqaba in january | good weather |
| Al Mazraa in january | perfect weather |
| Wadi Ibn Hammad in january | perfect weather |
| Bayir in january | tolerable weather |
| Wadi Mujib in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Petra
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Weather data for Petra in january:
Weather data for Petra for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Petra. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Petra can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Petra.