Aqaba vs Petra in January

Aqaba is the better pick in January — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aqaba is nice, dry, clean air, while Petra is cool, dry, clean air.

Aqaba vs PetraJanuary climate, side by side

AqabaPetra
Comfort score90/100 (S)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high19°C10°C
Avg high / low22° / 11°13° / 5°
Rainfall4 mm14 mm
Rainy days13
Humidity57%61%
Air quality (AQI)4344

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

Aqaba vs Petra in January — FAQ

Is January better in Aqaba or Petra?
Aqaba is the better pick in January — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Aqaba is nice, dry, clean air, while Petra is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aqaba vs Petra in January?
In January, Aqaba averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Petra averages 13°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.