January · Jordan
Best time to visit Madaba in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madaba 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
7.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Madaba scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madaba is Jordan's mosaic city, anchored by the famous 6th-century map of the Holy Land. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January holds up well in Madaba — 8th best month
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 10.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Madaba — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madaba in January?
- In January, Madaba averages 13°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Madaba?
- January earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madaba 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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