Jordan Amman Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Amman is moderate
January is moderate for Amman.
January is Amman's coldest, wettest month, averaging about 12°C/4°C with the year's peak rainfall (around 60mm). It's the low season — the fewest visitors and the lowest hotel prices.
Thanks to its ~1,000 m altitude, Amman gets a few snow days most winters; snow is usually light and short-lived but can briefly paralyze the steep, hilly streets. Pack a warm jacket and a rain layer, and don't underestimate the cold at night.
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Amman January Weather Stats
Avg High
12°C
Avg Low
4°C
Rainy Days
11
63mm total
Sunshine
5.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
comfortable
UV Index
3
Moderate
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 30
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
19 μg/m³
PM10
35 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
10°C
Nighttime
2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lowest prices and smallest crowds of the year
- Cool, comfortable for the Citadel and Jerash
- Green hills after the rains
- Dead Sea and Petra milder than Amman
Cons
- Year's heaviest rain and greyest skies
- Occasional snow can close Amman's hilly roads
- Cold nights
- Short daylight limits sightseeing hours
January Events & Festivals
- Low season — quietest crowds of the year
- Occasional snow on Amman's hills
- New Year (Jan 1)
- Greener landscapes after the winter rains
Amman in January — Full Picture
January is Amman's coldest, wettest month, averaging about 12°C/4°C with the year's peak rainfall (around 60mm). It's the low season — the fewest visitors and the lowest hotel prices.
Thanks to its ~1,000 m altitude, Amman gets a few snow days most winters; snow is usually light and short-lived but can briefly paralyze the steep, hilly streets. Pack a warm jacket and a rain layer, and don't underestimate the cold at night.
Day trips still work in the cool: the Citadel and Jerash are pleasant without summer's heat, and the lower-altitude Dead Sea and Petra stay noticeably milder than the capital. Petra can be chilly and occasionally wet, so check the forecast before the southbound drive.
Note: grey, rainy spells come and go, and the short daylight limits sightseeing hours. The upside is genuinely quiet sites and the best prices of the year.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool, wet winter — around 12°C/4°C with the year's heaviest rain. Warm jacket, knitwear, long trousers, a rain layer and a scarf. Occasional snow can briefly close the hilly roads. Nights are genuinely cold.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
22.7°C
9.3°C
4/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
31.7°C
17.3°C
0/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
26°C
12.7°C
2.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current13°C
4.3°C
10/mo
Amman Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12° | 4° | 11d·63mm | 5.5h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 13° | 4° | 10d·55mm | 6h | 68% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 6° | 7d·35mm | 7h | 60% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 23° | 9° | 4d·13mm | 8.5h | 52% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| 28° | 13° | 1d·4mm | 10h | 42% | 9 | Busy | Peak | |
| 31° | 16° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 38% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 18° | 0d·0mm | 12.5h | 36% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 18° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 38% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 16° | 0d·0mm | 11h | 42% | 8 | Busy | Peak | |
| October (Best) | 27° | 13° | 2d·8mm | 9h | 50% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| 20° | 9° | 5d·30mm | 7h | 60% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 5° | 9d·45mm | 5.5h | 68% | 3 | Quiet | Low season |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Amman?
Amman in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Amman in January?
Amman January averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C.
Does it rain much in Amman in January?
Amman January averages 63mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Amman in January?
Cool, wet winter — around 12°C/4°C with the year's heaviest rain. Warm jacket, knitwear, long trousers, a rain layer and a scarf. Occasional snow can briefly close the hilly roads. Nights are genuinely cold.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Amman in January?
Amman January sunrise is 06:50 and sunset is 17:00, with 10h 10min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Amman in January?
Amman January air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 19μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Amman in January?
In January, Amman is great for Citadel and Roman Theatre without the heat, Jerash Roman ruins, Indoor museums and Rainbow Street cafés.
Is January peak season in Amman?
Amman January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.