The weather in January in Petra

It's cool in January in Petra with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Petra. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Petra, Lesbos. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2021, Petra reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Petra is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 128 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,6 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Petra

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Petra. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Petra New York
Average temperature 11°C 5°C
Max. temperature 14°C 11°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 128 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days
Total snowfall 8,6 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 4 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Petra with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 12°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Petra is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Petra, Lesbos. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Petra

Temperature in January in Petra over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Petra, Lesbos. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Petra

Total precipitation in January in Petra over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Petra

Snowfall in January in Petra per year

Daily UV index in January in Petra

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Petra, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Petra

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Temperatures were moderate during the day, but it was quite cold at night. We had some sunny days, but also some showers.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Petra by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Petra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.