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Amman in January
what's the weather like?

Amman in January? Not the best window — aim for May.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 31.96°N 35.94°E
54°FMax temperature
23%Rainy days
9.6hSunshine / day

Amman weather in January

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 54°F
🌧 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)

Should you visit Amman in January?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°F.

❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 23%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 54°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: Amman in January is possible but May offers a score of 9.6/10 vs 6.2.

Amman in January by trip type

What to expect in January

In January, Amman sees 12°F 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.

All months for Amman

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January39°F54°F23%0.0in9.6h6.2/10
⛅ February41°F57°F23%0.1in10.0h7.0/10
⛅ March45°F63°F18%0.0in11.1h7.2/10
🌤️ April54°F75°F8%0.0in12.2h8.7/10
☀️ May59°F82°F5%0.0in13.0h9.6/10
☀️ June66°F88°F0%0.0in13.2h9.0/10
☀️ July70°F91°F0%0.0in13.2h8.2/10
☀️ August68°F91°F0%0.0in12.9h8.2/10
☀️ September64°F88°F0%0.0in11.4h8.6/10
☀️ October61°F79°F3%0.0in10.9h9.0/10
🌤️ November52°F68°F10%0.0in9.8h7.7/10
⛅ December45°F57°F15%0.0in9.1h7.0/10
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 54°F, 23% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.2/10. See methodology →

January vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 9.6/10). Difference:

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 54°F daytime and 39°F at night. 9.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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