Petra weather in January
January in Petra: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Petra · #166 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Petra climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 15 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Petra in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Petra?
- January in Petra: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Petra on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Petra in January?
- In January, Petra averages a daily high of 13.4°C and a low of 4.2°C, with about 15.4 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Petra in January?
- Petra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.