UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan

Petra Map

Interactive map of Petra with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 69°F now🕔 2:57 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October

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.

Map of Petra

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 30°19′42.6″N 35°26′39.8″E (30.3285, 35.4444)

Quick facts about Petra

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountryJordan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates30°19′42.6″N 35°26′39.8″E (30.3285, 35.4444)
UNESCO inscription1985
Known forNabataean rock-cut architecture
Local time2:57 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Getting to Petra

By air
By road, from nearby cities

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Petra

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Ben Gurion AirportTLV120 miTel Aviv
Cairo International AirportCAI242 miCairo

Things to do in Petra

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Petra.

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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 2:57 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 2:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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