When is the best time to visit Petra?

The most comfortable stretch is May to June and September to October, when average highs run 75 to 84 degrees F with 0 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 87 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 52 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Petra?

January, with roughly 8 days of rain. The driest is June, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Petra?

July averages 86 degrees F by day and 68 degrees F at night, and January averages 52 degrees F and 40 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Petra?

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Petra: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Petra

The most comfortable months in Petra are May to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 75 to 84°F and 0 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 87°F, and January the coolest at 52°F. January sees the most rain, around 8 days, while June is the driest with about 0.

Jan52°40°8 d

Feb53°40°8 d

Mar59°44°6 d

Apr71°52°3 d

May79°60°1 d

Jun84°66°0 d

Jul86°68°0 d

Aug87°70°0 d

Sep83°66°0 d

Oct75°60°2 d

Nov65°51°4 d

Dec57°44°5 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Petra: common questions

When is the best time to visit Petra?: The most comfortable stretch is May to June and September to October, when average highs run 75 to 84°F with 0 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 87°F on average, and January the coolest at 52°F.
What is the rainiest month in Petra?: January, with roughly 8 days of rain. The driest is June, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Petra?: July averages 86°F by day and 68°F at night, and January averages 52°F and 40°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Petra?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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