SeasonMapDead Sea (Sweimeh) weather in January
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January in Dead Sea: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Dead Sea · #434 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Dead Sea in January
Other months in Dead Sea
Jordan's forum calls late March into April peak season at the Dead Sea for good reason — warm enough to float comfortably without the punishing summer heat, and it's also when Ammanis themselves head down to escape the cooler capital. Regulars note evenings still call for a layer, the desert cools fast once the sun's down.
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Dead Sea climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dead Sea in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsWinter high season, Christmas and New Year peak, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Dead Sea's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherDead Sea's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Dead Sea in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Wadi flash-flood season
1 Nov – 31 MarClosuresRain falling on the highlands drains into the canyons that come down to the shore, and the valley road and every side wadi close at short notice. This is the reason the water trails are shut for the whole winter. Source ↗
- Season
Winter high season
1 Nov – 31 MarWinter-sun seasonCrowdedBook earlyFour hundred metres below sea level, so the winter here is what passes for spring anywhere else and the resorts run full. It is also the only stretch of the year the shore is comfortable at midday. Source ↗
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year peak
20 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedThe resorts fill with European sun-seekers and Jordanian families at once, and the day-pass rates at the big hotels go to their annual high for the fortnight. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Dead Sea — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Dead Sea?
Dead Sea in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Dead Sea?
- January in Dead Sea: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Dead Sea on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Dead Sea in January?
- In January, Dead Sea averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 14.2°C, with about 47.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dead Sea in January?
- Dead Sea has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in January.
Other months in Dead Sea
Compare Dead Sea in January
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Similar destinations in Middle East — January
Within 300 km: Bethlehem's Greek Orthodox Christmas on 6–7 Jan, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.