Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Petra with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Petra in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Petra with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 19°C, with nights close to 4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Petra will be around 19°C, with nights close to 5°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 17 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 14% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Petra. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Petra in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
17 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,4 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Petra?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Petra. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Petra in January
With 29°C, Petra hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Petra
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Petra, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Petra
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Petra, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Petra.
Daily Snowfall in January in Petra
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Petra, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Petra
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Petra, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Petra Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Petra, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Petra Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Petra, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Petra per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Petra, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Petra
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Average Weather in Petra by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Petra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
