Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Beirut | Amman | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F)▲ | 13°C (55°F) | Beirut |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 8°C (46°F)▲ | 4°C (39°F) | Beirut |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 13 days | 8 days▲ | Amman |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 129 mm | 48 mm▲ | Amman |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h▲ | 17 km/h | Beirut |
Beirut and Amman are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Beirut sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Amman is cooler at 13°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Amman is the stronger choice in January.
Beirut reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Amman averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Beirut receives approximately 129 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Amman sees 48 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Amman the drier option by 5 rain days and 81 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, 13 rain days
Highs of 13°C, lows of 4°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Beirut | Amman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 13d | 13°C | 8d |
| Feb | 16°C | 11d | 14°C | 8d |
| Mar | 19°C | 10d | 18°C | 6d |
| Apr | 22°C | 7d | 23°C | 3d |
| May | 26°C | 4d | 28°C | 1d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 31°C | 0d |
| Jul | 31°C | 0d | 33°C | 0d |
| Aug | 31°C | 0d | 33°C | 0d |
| Sep | 30°C | 1d | 31°C | 0d |
| Oct | 27°C | 5d | 27°C | 2d |
| Nov | 22°C | 8d | 20°C | 4d |
| Dec | 18°C | 11d | 15°C | 6d |
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