Geography of Petra
Geography of Petra: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Petra
Wadi Musa is 0 mi to the north, Petra is 0 mi to the north, Dead Sea is 81 mi to the north and Jerusalem is 100 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 30°19′42.6″N 35°26′39.8″E (30.3285, 35.4444)
Quick facts about Petra
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 73°F (23°C) in Petra with partly cloudy. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 71°F to 88°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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is 3.1°F below the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Petra today at 9.9/10. 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.
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).
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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 73°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 80% 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 8:15 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 Petra, Dead Sea and Mount Sinai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 22, 2026 at 8:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
