The weather in January in Petra

It's pleasantly warm in January in Petra with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 5°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Petra. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little 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, Jordan. 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 29°C in 2021, Petra reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 17 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

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 19°C 5°C
Max. temperature 21°C 11°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 17 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 4 days 12 days
Total snowfall 0,4 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Petra with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 19°C, with nights around 4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Petra is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Petra, Jordan. 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, Jordan. 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.

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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.