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Petra Weather in April (peak spring · best month) — Climate Guide

April (peak spring · best month) in Petra is Perfect

Avg High
22°C
Avg Low
8°C
Rainy Days
3
Sunshine
9h

April (peak spring · best month) is Perfect for Petra.

Petra's best month — 8/22°C, almost no rainfall, perfect for Monastery climb + Wadi Rum jeep tour + Dead Sea float. Hotels at peak rates but everything is at its best. Book 2-3 months ahead for Petra Gate hotels.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 23°C
10 /10

Travel score

Petra April (peak spring · best month) Weather Stats

Avg High

22°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy Days

3

12mm total

Sunshine

9h

Daily avg

Humidity

50%

Mild + dry

UV Index

7

High

Wind

6 km/h

Gusts 13

Sea Temp

23°C

Red Sea ideal

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

April (peak spring · best month) Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:25
Day length
12h 45min
Sunset
18:10
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Air Quality

42
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

16 μg/m³

PM10

36 μg/m³

Status

Good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

21°C

/

Nighttime

7°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

6 km/h

Max gust 13 km/h

Activities Recommended for April (peak spring · best month)

Petra full + Monastery Wadi Rum bubble glamping Dead Sea float Aqaba diving Jerash + Amman

April (peak spring · best month) Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Peak 8/22°C ideal
  • Almost no rain
  • Wildflowers + clear skies
  • Perfect hiking weather

Cons

  • Highest hotel rates
  • Mövenpick + Marriott book up
  • Crowds peak at Treasury

April (peak spring · best month) Events & Festivals

  • Spring break tourists peak

Petra in April (peak spring · best month) — Full Picture

Petra's best month — 8/22°C, almost no rainfall, perfect for Monastery climb + Wadi Rum jeep tour + Dead Sea float. Hotels at peak rates but everything is at its best. Book 2-3 months ahead for Petra Gate hotels.

What to Wear & What to Pack

T-shirts + light jacket. Comfortable hiking clothes. Sunscreen essential.

Packing Checklist

T-shirts
Light evening jacket
Hiking shoes
Sun hat + SPF 50+
Sunglasses
Refillable water bottle

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

22.3°C

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy days

2.7/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

34°C

Avg Low

17.3°C

Rainy days

0/mo

Quiet Low season

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

24.7°C

Avg Low

10.7°C

Rainy days

2.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

11.3°C

Avg Low

0.3°C

Rainy days

5.3/mo

Quiet Shoulder

Petra Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
10° -1° 5d·30mm 6h 65% 3 Quiet Low season
12° 5d·28mm 7h 62% 4 Quiet Low season
17° 4d·22mm 8h 55% 6 Moderate Shoulder
22° 3d·12mm 9h 50% 7 Busy Peak
28° 12° 1d·5mm 10h 45% 9 Busy Peak
32° 16° 0d·0mm 11h 40% 10 Moderate Shoulder
35° 18° 0d·0mm 12h 35% 11 Quiet Low season
35° 18° 0d·0mm 12h 35% 11 Quiet Low season
31° 15° 1d·2mm 11h 40% 9 Moderate Shoulder
25° 11° 2d·8mm 9h 50% 7 Busy Peak
18° 4d·20mm 7h 60% 5 Moderate Shoulder
12° 6d·32mm 6h 65% 3 Moderate Peak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is April (peak spring · best month) a good time to visit Petra?

Petra in April (peak spring · best month) is Perfect. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Petra in April (peak spring · best month)?

Petra April (peak spring · best month) averages a high of 22°C and a low of 8°C.

Does it rain much in Petra in April (peak spring · best month)?

Petra April (peak spring · best month) averages 12mm of rainfall over about 3 rainy days.

What should I wear in Petra in April (peak spring · best month)?

T-shirts + light jacket. Comfortable hiking clothes. Sunscreen essential.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Petra in April (peak spring · best month)?

Petra April (peak spring · best month) sunrise is 05:25 and sunset is 18:10, with 12h 45min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Petra in April (peak spring · best month)?

Petra April (peak spring · best month) air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Petra in April (peak spring · best month)?

In April (peak spring · best month), Petra is great for Petra full + Monastery, Wadi Rum bubble glamping, Dead Sea float.

Is April (peak spring · best month) peak season in Petra?

Petra April (peak spring · best month) crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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