Jordan · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Petra are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Petra sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 222mm — January is typically the wettest month (~57mm) and June the driest (~0mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 2°C | 57mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 12° / 3°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 16° / 5°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 22° / 9°C | 13mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 26° / 13°C | 4mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 29° / 16°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 30° / 18°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 30° / 18°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 28° / 17°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 24° / 14°C | 7mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 18° / 8°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 13° / 4°C | 33mm | 👍 Good |
January in Petra is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Petra is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Petra is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (42°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Petra is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 13mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Petra is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 4mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Petra is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Petra is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Petra is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Petra is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Petra is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 7mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Petra is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Petra is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers