Monthly climate guide

Amman weather in January

Expect cool weather in Amman in January: afternoons reach about 14°C (56°F), while nights drop to around 3°C (37°F). Around 48 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 3°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 11°C, so pack a layer.
January brings mid-winter to Amman.
Just 70 km apart, but Amman runs about 4°C cooler than Irbid this month.
Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.

January is typically Amman's coolest month.It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

14°C

56°F

Avg low

3°C

37°F

Rainfall

48 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

71%

relative

Sky

47%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Amman
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	14°C / 56°F	3°C / 37°F	48 mm	71%	47%
February	16°C / 61°F	4°C / 39°F	35 mm	65%	45%
March	20°C / 68°F	7°C / 44°F	23 mm	60%	43%
April	25°C / 76°F	10°C / 49°F	10 mm	52%	35%
May	30°C / 86°F	14°C / 57°F	3 mm	44%	32%
June	34°C / 93°F	17°C / 62°F	1 mm	43%	10%
July	36°C / 97°F	19°C / 66°F	1 mm	45%	8%
August	36°C / 96°F	19°C / 67°F	0 mm	51%	9%
September	34°C / 92°F	18°C / 65°F	0 mm	50%	13%
October	29°C / 83°F	15°C / 59°F	6 mm	50%	24%
November	21°C / 70°F	10°C / 49°F	18 mm	58%	37%
December	16°C / 60°F	5°C / 41°F	34 mm	66%	41%

What to pack for January

A warm sweater or fleece for layering
A mid-weight jacket
A small travel umbrella, just in case

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Is January a good time to visit Amman?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Jordan cities in January

Irbid

18° / 6°C · 102 mm

Wadi Musa

12° / 2°C · 62 mm

Aqaba

17° / 5°C · 7 mm

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Amman in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Amman?

January is a reasonable time for Amman: highs around 14°C and about 48 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Amman in January?

Average highs are about 14°C (56°F) and average lows about 3°C (37°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Amman in January?

Amman typically gets around 48 mm of rain in January — fairly dry. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Amman (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.