SeasonMapJordan in January
January is one of Jordan's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 7 destinations average 80/100, led by Aqaba at 89 — 17°C and 2 rainy days — while Amman is cooler at 10°C and scores 75.
#10 of 12 months for Jordan · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Jordan in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqaba | Beach | 17°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 2 | Wadi Rum | Trekking hub | 15°C | 7 mm · 1 day | 84 tier A | — |
| 3 | Dead Sea | Beach | 19°C | 47 mm · 8 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 4 | Petra | City | 10°C | 15 mm · 3 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 5 | Amman | City | 10°C | 36 mm · 8 days | 75 tier B | — |
| 6 | Jerash | City | 15°C | 40 mm · 8 days | 75 tier B | — |
| 7 | Madaba | City | 13°C | 43 mm · 8 days | 75 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Jordan in January
- Dark-sky nights · Wadi Rum · 1 Sep – 30 Apr (usually)
- Christmas and New Year peak · Dead Sea · 20 Dec – 5 Jan
- Ramadan · Amman and 2 more places · 25 Jan – 25 Mar (usually)
Peak crowds at 1 of Jordan's 4 well-known places this month.