January · Jordan
Best time to visit Dead Sea in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dead Sea in January
Average temperature 13°C, 45 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Dead Sea scores 4.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Dead Sea's hypersaline float and mineral mud sit far below sea level-pair with cooler months to avoid extreme heat. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
January in Dead Sea — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Dead Sea — 6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dead Sea in January?
- In January, Dead Sea averages 13°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Dead Sea?
- January earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dead Sea in January?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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