January · Jordan
Best time to visit Aqaba in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Aqaba in January
Average temperature 11°C, 24 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Aqaba scores 5.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Aqaba opens Jordan onto the Red Sea, with coral reefs, a duty-free port and desert canyons behind.
January in Aqaba: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 11°C (52°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Aqaba — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Aqaba in January?
- In January, Aqaba averages 11°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Aqaba?
- January earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Aqaba in January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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