SeasonMapMadaba weather in January
Jordan
January in Madaba: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Madaba · #602 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Madaba climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 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 Madaba 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.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Madaba'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).
Toughest weatherMadaba's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Madaba in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresMadaba has a large Christian population, so more stays open here than in most Jordanian towns, but the mosaics get quiet and the restaurants on the main street keep short hours. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Madaba — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Madaba?
Madaba in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Madaba?
- January in Madaba: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Madaba on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Madaba in January?
- In January, Madaba averages a daily high of 13°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 42.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madaba in January?
- Madaba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 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.