Jerusalem vs Amman

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Amman edges ahead as the better destination in January. Amman offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Jerusalem sees 9 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Jerusalem is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Amman is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Amman is the stronger choice in January.

Jerusalem reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 4°C (39°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 two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Jerusalem receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 10 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 2 rain days and 26 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.