Petra Weather Forecast
Petra weather: 83°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 83°F (29°C) in Petra with partly cloudy. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 70°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - 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 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography 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.
Weather in Petra right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:31 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Petra
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 70° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 70° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 74° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 74° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 73° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 74° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 74° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 73° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 74° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 73° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 74° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 78° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 94° / 78° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 77° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 76° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 68° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
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).
Weather map for Petra
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Air quality and pollen in Petra
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 83°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 63% 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 1:31 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
