Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Dead Sea in January
This is the coldest month in Dead Sea: highs average 65°F (19°C) and lows 47°F (8°C), with about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain.
At 93/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 64%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What January feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 65°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 47°F (8°C).
About 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
Plan around January
January is one of Dead Sea's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from December (95 → 93/100).
- 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
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dead Sea in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Amman Beach
Public beach complex with pools, showers and Dead Sea access at day-pass prices.
Why now January scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Wadi Mujib Siq Trail
Wade and scramble up a sandstone gorge to a waterfall in the Mujib reserve.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kempinski Ishtar sunset bar
Resort terrace bar facing the Dead Sea and the hills across the water at sunset.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Panorama Dead Sea Complex
Cliff-top viewpoint and small museum above the Dead Sea.
Mount Nebo
Hilltop where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land, with Byzantine mosaics.
Nearby in January
- Amman in January~25 mi · highs 55°F, 2.5 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Petra & Wadi Musa in January~96 mi · highs 56°F, 1.8 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in January~148 mi · highs 58°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Cairo & Giza in January~283 mi · highs 66°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~185 m to Dead Sea's ~0 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.
Dead Sea in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Dead Sea?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 1.9 in (47 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 hot is Dead Sea in January?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dead Sea in January?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 7.4 in (189 mm).
What should I pack for Dead Sea in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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