Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in January
What January is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. The coldest month, with rain, wind and occasional snow; buildings can feel cold, so check that your hotel is heated.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Amman: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with December (14°C (57°F)), January is cooler; by February highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:37
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:54
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, wet and sometimes snowy in Amman, though the Dead Sea and Aqaba stay mild; few tourists and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Amman, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Ras al-Ain
Jordan Museum
Visit early in your trip; the Nabataean galleries make Petra much easier to understand.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
Religious site · Abdali
King Abdullah I Mosque
Completed in 1989, this mosque has a blue mosaic dome over an octagonal prayer hall and is one of the few in Amman open to non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Jabal al-Weibdeh
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Pair it with Darat al Funun, a 10-minute walk away, for an afternoon of art.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · King Hussein Park
Royal Automobile Museum
The late King Hussein's collection of cars and motorcycles, from early 20th-century vehicles to royal limousines and rally cars, is displayed with photographs that tell Jordan's modern history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Amman?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Amman in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Amman?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coldest month, with rain, wind and occasional snow; buildings can feel cold, so check that your hotel is heated.
+How warm is Amman in January?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in January?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.