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Pella in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Cold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Jordan overall
Prices
Low
Jordan overall

Verdict

MixedJordan month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Cold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • PellaHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 8 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 Pella, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Mar: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 2

January: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Cold and wet in Amman and Petra, sometimes snow; Dead Sea and Aqaba are mild. Isra and Mi'raj early in the month (check).

March: Inside Pella's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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