Amman · WinterMonth summary
Amman weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Amman in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is an average time for Amman. May (9.6/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Amman in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Amman sees 12°C during the day with 9.6h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 12°C | 23% | 1.2 | 9.6h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 14°C | 23% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 17°C | 18% | 1.0 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 24°C | 8% | 0.3 | 12.2h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 28°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 31°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 31°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 20°C | 10% | 0.5 | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ December | 7°C | 14°C | 15% | 0.9 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Amman averages 12°C, 23% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Amman in January
Is January a good time to visit Amman?
January is an acceptable time for Amman (score 6.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Amman in January?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 4°C at night. 9.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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