Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Amman in January
This is the coldest month in Amman: highs average 55°F (13°C) and lows 34°F (1°C), with about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 74/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 55°F (13°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 34°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (63 mm).
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March – May and October & November.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort slips from 84/100 in December to 74/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amman in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sufra
Traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf and maqluba in an old Rainbow Street villa.
Why now January scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 2.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Rainbow Street
Café and shop-lined street in Jabal Amman, busy in the evening.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Amman Citadel
Hilltop ruins of the Temple of Hercules and an Umayyad palace, with views over downtown.
Habibah Sweets
Downtown sweet shop famous for hot kunafa served on paper plates.
Nearby in January
- Dead Sea in January~25 mi · highs 65°F, 1.9 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Petra & Wadi Musa in January~116 mi · highs 56°F, 1.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Wadi Rum in January~167 mi · highs 58°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Cairo & Giza in January~307 mi · highs 66°F, 0.3 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~164 m to Amman's ~865 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amman in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Amman?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 74/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are March – May and October & November. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amman in January?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in January?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Amman in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.