The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Jordan sees 55°F during the day with 6.3h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Jordan. Compared to December: −4°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
10.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 35
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Jordan is May (9.5/10), 5.0 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Jordan
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyDinar jordanien (JD)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 55°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 15%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in January
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Location
Where is Jordan ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JordanTemperate climate with a 9.5 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
30.33°N · 35.44°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jordan?
May is the best month with 82°F highs, 63°F lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Jordan get in May?
Jordan averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Jordan?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Jordan in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Jordan good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Jordan scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 9.3/10.
When should you avoid Jordan?
January is the most difficult month to visit Jordan, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Jordan in January?
The average UV index reaches 4 in January in Jordan (moderate), with about 10.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.