Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Wadi Rum in January
This is the coldest month in Wadi Rum: highs average 58°F (15°C) and lows 34°F (1°C), with about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain.
It scores 88/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (8 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What January feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (15°C), good for long walks.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 34°F (1°C), about 14°C (24°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.3 in (8 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around January
January is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February – April and October – December).
- Comfort slips from 95/100 in December to 88/100.
- 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 34°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Wadi Rum in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Wadi Rum jeep tour
Half- or full-day 4x4 trips to dunes, canyons, rock bridges and inscriptions.
Why now January scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Khazali Canyon
Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Um Fruth Rock Bridge
Small natural arch you can climb onto for photos over the sand.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Burdah Rock Bridge
Guided scramble to one of the desert's highest natural arches.
Red sand dunes
Dunes banked against Jebel Umm Ishrin where you can climb or sandboard.
Nearby in January
- Petra & Wadi Musa in January~52 mi · highs 56°F, 1.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Dead Sea in January~148 mi · highs 65°F, 1.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Amman in January~167 mi · highs 55°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Cairo & Giza in January~253 mi · highs 66°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wadi Rum in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Wadi Rum?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 88/100 against a best of 100 in February – April and October – December. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 0.3 in (8 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 Wadi Rum in January?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wadi Rum in January?
Not much: about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 1.5 in (39 mm).
What should I pack for Wadi Rum in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 34°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Wadi Rum in January?
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