Town in Ma'an Governorate, Jordan
Petra weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Petra
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild; Jun–Aug is 35 °C+; Dec–Feb is cold with rain and occasional snow. Flash floods are possible Nov–Mar.
Petra weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°45 mm
- Feb14°36 mm
- Mar18°19 mm
- Apr22°10 mm
- May28°4 mm
- Jun31°0 mm
- Jul32°0 mm
- Aug32°0 mm
- Sep30°1 mm
- Oct26°7 mm
- Nov19°15 mm
- Dec14°26 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C53°F | 1°C34°F | 45 mm | 68% | Cool |
| February | 14°C57°F | 2°C36°F | 36 mm | 62% | Cool |
| March | 18°C64°F | 5°C40°F | 19 mm | 57% | Cool |
| April | 22°C72°F | 8°C46°F | 10 mm | 48% | Pleasant |
| May | 28°C82°F | 12°C54°F | 4 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
| June | 31°C88°F | 15°C59°F | 0 mm | 40% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C90°F | 17°C62°F | 0 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C90°F | 17°C62°F | 0 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| September | 30°C86°F | 15°C59°F | 1 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
| October | 26°C78°F | 12°C54°F | 7 mm | 52% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C66°F | 7°C45°F | 15 mm | 56% | Pleasant |
| December | 14°C57°F | 3°C37°F | 26 mm | 63% | Cool |
Best months across Jordan
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Petra?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild; Jun–Aug is 35 °C+; Dec–Feb is cold with rain and occasional snow. Flash floods are possible Nov–Mar.
When is the rainy season in Petra?
Rain peaks in January with about 45 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Petra?
July, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Petra get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 1°C (34°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Petra Development & Tourism Region Authority
- Jordan Pass
- Visit Jordan
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.