Best Time to Visit Petra
Best time to visit Petra: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Petra
Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Petra month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 46° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 59° | 45° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 64° | 49° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 57° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 80° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 89° | 70° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 90° | 72° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 74° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 85° | 68° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 62° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 70° | 57° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 60° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Petra compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Petra.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Petra is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Nabataean rock-cut architecture.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Petra with clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 69°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Petra is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), about 120 mi away. Nearby highlights include Petra, Dead Sea and Mount Sinai.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Petra today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Petra right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:01 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 89° / 69°
Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 8 mph
☀️ 91° / 74°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 13 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Petra?
Petra is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan. Its coordinates are 30.3285, 35.4444. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Petra right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Petra?
April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Petra, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Petra in?
Petra observes Asia/Amman (UTC+03:00). The local time is 9:01 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Petra?
The closest airports are Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 120 mi away and Cairo International Airport (CAI), 242 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Petra?
Popular options include Petra, Dead Sea and Mount Sinai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
