Petra Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Petra: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Petra month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 15° | 8° | 30 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 15° | 7° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 18° | 9° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 23° | 14° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maí | 27° | 16° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júní | 31° | 21° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júlí | 32° | 22° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 32° | 23° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| október | 25° | 17° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| nóvember | 21° | 14° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 16° | 9° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Semi-arid. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Petra
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Petra compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Petra.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Musa | 0 km | 19°C | about the same | 196 mm |
| Dead Sea | 130 km | 27°C | +7°C warmer | 146 mm |
| Jerusalem | 162 km | 18°C | 1°C cooler | 267 mm |
| Israel | 162 km | 18°C | 1°C cooler | 267 mm |
| Ben Gurion Airport | 194 km | 21°C | +2°C warmer | 442 mm |
Best time til visit Petra
Go in apríl, maí, júní, júlí, ágúst, september and október. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Petra
Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.6°C below the 25°C typical for this month.
A 38% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sun.glasses, 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 janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Petra is a tourist attraction in Jórdanía. Petra is a landmark known for the rose-red city carved into rock.
Núna er hitinn 17°C (63°F) in Petra með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 18°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 16°C til 23°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 38%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Petra is apríl, maí, júní, júlí, ágúst, september and október. Loftslagið er semi-arid. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. ágúst is the warmest month með average highs near 32°C, while febrúar is the coldest með lows near 7°C.
The closest major airport is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), about 194 km away. Nearby highlights include Dead Sea and Mount Sinai.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.6°C below the 25°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 5 PM til 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Petra?
Petra is a tourist attraction in Jórdanía. Its coordinates are 30.3285, 35.4444. It lies in Asía.
What is the weather like in Petra núna?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) með skýjað. Raki is 80% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Petra?
apríl, maí, júní, júlí, ágúst, september and október offer the most comfortable conditions in Petra, which has a semi-arid climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 7:50 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Petra?
The closest airports are Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 194 km away and Cairo International Airport (CAI), 389 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 6, 2026 at 7:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





