Which is the hottest month in Petra?

The hottest time of year in Petra is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°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 76mm on average. There are normally 10 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Petra?

The sunniest time of year in Petra is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 92% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Petra

Q: When is the best time to visit Petra?

The best times to visit Petra, Jordan are in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Petra, Jordan are in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Petra?

The best times to visit Petra, Jordan are in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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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