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 (°F)

  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Petra55
    Jan
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Petra59
    Feb
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Petra66
    Mar
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Petra75
    Apr
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Petra82
    May
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Petra90
    Jun
  • 91°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Petra91
    Jul
  • 91°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Petra91
    Aug
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Petra88
    Sep
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Petra81
    Oct
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Petra68
    Nov
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Petra59
    Dec

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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Which is the hottest month in Petra?

The hottest time of year in Petra is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F 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 0.7 inches 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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