Petra Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Petra: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Petra month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 15° | 8° | 30 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 15° | 7° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 18° | 9° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 23° | 14° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mei | 27° | 16° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 31° | 21° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 32° | 22° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 32° | 23° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 25° | 17° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 21° | 14° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 16° | 9° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Semi-arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Petra
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Petra compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd Petra
Go in april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Petra
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is in line met the 25°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Petra is a tourist attraction in Jordanië. Petra is a landmark known for the rose-red city carved into rock.
Op dit moment is het 21°C (70°F) in Petra met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 23°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 16°C en 24°C. De kans op neerslag is 8%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Petra is april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is semi-arid. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 32°C, terwijl februari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 7°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), about 194 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Dead Sea and Mount Sinai.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is in line met the 25°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Petra?
Petra is a tourist attraction in Jordanië. Its coordinates are 30.3285, 35.4444. It lies in Azië.
What is the weather like in Petra nu?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 60% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Petra?
april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Petra, which has a semi-arid climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Petra in?
Petra observes Asia/Amman (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 12:37 PM.
What is the nearest airport en 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 en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 12:37 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
