Skip to content
Voykit

When to go · Petra

Petra 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
14°C (57°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
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
  • PetraHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 6 days
  • Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumcool

    Petra sits near 1,000 m: freezing winter nights and occasional snow; flash floods Oct–Apr. Desert days are hot Jun–Aug but nights are cool.

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 Petra, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6

    Mar: 5 (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 Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

Build the full packing list for your trip →

Across Jordan in January →