When is the best time to go to Petra
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Petra, Spain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Petra
Petra weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Petra are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 64mm | 5.3hrs | 10.7hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Petra and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Petra and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Petra with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 52mm | 6.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Petra is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petra for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Petra and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Petra with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 53mm | 6.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Petra is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petra.
March is in the spring in Petra and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petra with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 58mm | 7.5hrs | 14.1hrs |
Petra's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petra.
April is in the spring in Petra and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Petra with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 38mm | 9.4hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Petra and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petra.
May is in the spring in Petra and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Petra with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 20mm | 10.8hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Petra during June can be summarized as warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petra, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Petra and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Petra with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 11mm | 11.5hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Petra is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petra, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Petra and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petra with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 28mm | 10.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Petra is characteristically hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Petra and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Petra with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 62mm | 8.4hrs | 14.1hrs |
Petra's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petra.
September is in the fall / autumn in Petra and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petra with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 99mm | 7hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Petra and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petra.
October is in the fall / autumn in Petra and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petra with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 85mm | 5.7hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Petra during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Petra and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Petra with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 75mm | 5.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Petra is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Petra and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Petra with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Petra weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 11mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.7°C 56.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 99mm 3.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26°C 78.8°F |
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