When is the best time to go to Petra
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Petra, Jordan. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 17mm | 7.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Petra during January can be summarized as cool and dry.
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 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Petra with around 17mm 0.7 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 17mm | 8.5hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Petra is generally 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 not a good 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 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Petra with around 17mm 0.7 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 15mm | 9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Petra is characteristically mild and dry.
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.
March is in the spring in Petra and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petra with around 15mm 0.6 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 7mm | 9.8hrs | 13.7hrs |
Petra's weather in April is typically mild and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Petra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Petra and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Petra with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 3mm | 11.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a very dry month in Petra and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petra, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Petra and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Petra with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 0mm | 13.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
Petra's weather in June is typically hot and very dry in nature.
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.
June is in the summer in Petra and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°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 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 0mm | 13.4hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Petra is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
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.
July is in the summer in Petra and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petra with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 0mm | 12.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Petra is characteristically hot and very dry.
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.
August is in the summer in Petra and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Petra with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 0mm | 11.6hrs | 13.7hrs |
Petra's weather in September is typically hot and very 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 comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petra with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 4mm | 10.2hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a very dry month in Petra and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petra, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Petra and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petra with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 7mm | 8.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Petra during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petra.
November is in the fall / autumn in Petra and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Petra with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 16mm | 7.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Petra is generally 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 not a good 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 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Petra with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Petra weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.7°C 90.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 13.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
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