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When to go · Mafraq

Mafraq in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Jordan overall
Prices
Low
Jordan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mafraq

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • MafraqHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Jordan overall
Low
Prices · Jordan overall
Low

Jordan overall: Cold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mafraq, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Mar: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6

    Mar: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 2

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold and wet).

March: Inside Mafraq's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Mafraq: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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