Amman vs Petra in January

Petra is the better pick in January — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petra is cool, dry, clean air, while Amman is cool, a little rain.

Amman vs Petra — January climate, side by side

🇯🇴 Amman🇯🇴 Petra
Comfort score75/100 (B)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high10°C10°C
Avg high / low14° / 5°13° / 5°
Rainfall37 mm14 mm
Rainy days73
Humidity69%61%
Air quality (AQI)6144

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Amman vs Petra in January — FAQ

Is January better in Amman or Petra?
Petra is the better pick in January — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petra is cool, dry, clean air, while Amman is cool, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Amman vs Petra in January?
In January, Amman averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Petra averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.