Best time to visit Petra

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When is the best time to visit Petra?

The best time to visit Petra is May and October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Petra13
    Jan
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Petra15
    Feb
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Petra19
    Mar
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Petra24
    Apr
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Petra28
    May
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Petra32
    Jun
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Petra33
    Jul
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Petra33
    Aug
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Petra31
    Sep
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Petra27
    Oct
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Petra20
    Nov
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Petra15
    Dec

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The weather guide for Jordan (Petra) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Petra?

The hottest time of year in Petra is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Petra?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Petra with 17mm on average. There are normally 5 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Petra?

The sunniest time of year in Petra is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 91% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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