When to go · Petra
Petra in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Cold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 14°C57°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Jordan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Jordan overall
Verdict
MixedJordan month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Cold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).
Weather in January
- PetraHighs around 14 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 57 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 6 days
- Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumcool
Petra sits near 1,000 m: freezing winter nights and occasional snow; flash floods Oct–Apr. Desert days are hot Jun–Aug but nights are cool.
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).
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket