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 | 90° | 73° | 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.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Musa | 0 mi | 67°F | about the same | 8 in |
| Dead Sea | 81 mi | 80°F | +45°F warmer | 6 in |
| Jerusalem | 100 mi | 65°F | 34°F cooler | 11 in |
| Israel | 100 mi | 65°F | 34°F cooler | 11 in |
| Ben Gurion Airport | 120 mi | 70°F | +36°F warmer | 17 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Petra is a tourist attraction in Jordan. Petra is a landmark known for the rose-red city carved into rock.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Petra with mainly clear. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 67°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - 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 90°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 Dead Sea and Mount Sinai.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is 4.1°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Petra today at 9.5/10. 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 8:53 AM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 72° / 59°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph
☁️ 69° / 57°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 9 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Petra?
Petra is a tourist attraction 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 71°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 47% and wind is 7 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 8:53 AM.
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 Dead Sea and Mount Sinai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 October 26, 2026 at 8:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
