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.

Best time to visit Petra

Q: When is the best time to visit Petra?

The best time to visit Petra is May, June, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Petra?

The best time to visit Petra is May, June, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions.

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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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