When to go
The Best Time to Visit Petra
Month-by-month climate data for Petra, Jordan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Petra— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Petra: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Jan (~8 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Petra climate, month by month
January
13° / 7°C
~8 rain days
Good
February
14° / 7°C
~8 rain days
Good
March
18° / 9°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
April
24° / 14°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
May
28° / 17°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
June
31° / 21°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
July
32° / 22°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
August
32° / 23°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
September
30° / 21°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
October
26° / 17°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
November
20° / 13°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
December
16° / 9°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
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