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Kerak in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry), Dec–Feb (cold nights, rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Jordan overall
Prices
Low
Jordan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kerak

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry), Dec–Feb (cold nights, rain).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • KerakHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Jordan overall
Low
Prices · Jordan overall
Low

Jordan overall: Cold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kerak, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Mar: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 9

    Mar: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 2

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry), Dec–Feb (cold nights, rain).

March: Inside Kerak's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Kerak: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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