Petra · WinterPetra weather in January
Should you visit Petra in January?
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 13°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January in Petra is genuinely lovely if you like mild weather—think crisp mornings around 6°C warming to pleasant 13°C afternoons. You'll get plenty of sunshine (nearly 10 hours daily) with minimal rain, so pack layers and you're golden. It's perfect for hiking those rose-red cliffs without melting.
Petra in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
What to expect in January
In January, Petra sees 13°F during the day with 9.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
All months for Petra
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 55°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 43°F | 57°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 48°F | 64°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 75°F | 10% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 63°F | 82°F | 4% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 88°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 72°F | 90°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 90°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 68°F | 86°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 63°F | 79°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 54°F | 68°F | 15% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ December | 46°F | 59°F | 19% | 0.0in | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.2h/day
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