Petra Travel Guide
Petra travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 77°F (25°C) in Petra with partly cloudy. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 65°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - 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 cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 77°F is 7.7°F below the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Petra today at 9.4/10. 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)
Weather in Petra right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:57 PM, Sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 79° / 64°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 10 mph
☁️ 80° / 66°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 6 mph
Quick facts about Petra
Things to do in Petra
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Petra.
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Petra
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion Airport | TLV | 120 mi | Tel Aviv |
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 242 mi | Cairo |
Explore Petra
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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 77°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 48% 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 10:57 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 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 September 30, 2026 at 10:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
