Jordan Petra Weather in February (late winter · still cool) — Climate Guide
February (late winter · still cool) in Petra is Cool but workable
February (late winter · still cool) is Cool but workable for Petra.
Continues January's cold + cheap pattern but with slightly milder afternoons. Petra Marathon mid-February draws athletic travelers. Bedouin camps still require heated tents. Decent time for Petra if cold is OK.
Travel score
Petra February (late winter · still cool) Weather Stats
Avg High
12°C
Avg Low
0°C
Rainy Days
5
28mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
62%
Cool + dry
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
7 km/h
Gusts 16
Sea Temp
22°C
Red Sea swimmable
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
February (late winter · still cool) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
19 μg/m³
PM10
42 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
11°C
Nighttime
-3°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
7 km/h
Max gust 16 km/h
Activities Recommended for February (late winter · still cool)
February (late winter · still cool) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels still cheap
- Slightly warmer days
- Petra Marathon event option
Cons
- Still 0/12°C
- Wadi Rum nights cold
- Limited daylight
February (late winter · still cool) Events & Festivals
- Petra Marathon (mid-February)
Petra in February (late winter · still cool) — Full Picture
Continues January's cold + cheap pattern but with slightly milder afternoons. Petra Marathon mid-February draws athletic travelers. Bedouin camps still require heated tents. Decent time for Petra if cold is OK.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Winter coat + layers. Days warming slightly but mornings + Wadi Rum nights still freezing.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
22.3°C
8°C
2.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
34°C
17.3°C
0/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
24.7°C
10.7°C
2.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current11.3°C
0.3°C
5.3/mo
Petra Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10° | -1° | 5d·30mm | 6h | 65% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 12° | 0° | 5d·28mm | 7h | 62% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 4° | 4d·22mm | 8h | 55% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 22° | 8° | 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° | 6° | 4d·20mm | 7h | 60% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 2° | 6d·32mm | 6h | 65% | 3 | Moderate | Peak |
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Petra February (late winter · still cool) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is February (late winter · still cool) a good time to visit Petra?
Petra in February (late winter · still cool) is Cool but workable. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Petra in February (late winter · still cool)?
Petra February (late winter · still cool) averages a high of 12°C and a low of 0°C.
Does it rain much in Petra in February (late winter · still cool)?
Petra February (late winter · still cool) averages 28mm of rainfall over about 5 rainy days.
What should I wear in Petra in February (late winter · still cool)?
Winter coat + layers. Days warming slightly but mornings + Wadi Rum nights still freezing.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Petra in February (late winter · still cool)?
Petra February (late winter · still cool) sunrise is 06:40 and sunset is 17:25, with 10h 45min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Petra in February (late winter · still cool)?
Petra February (late winter · still cool) air quality (AQI) averages 48, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 19μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Petra in February (late winter · still cool)?
In February (late winter · still cool), Petra is great for Petra full circuit, Monastery climb, Wadi Rum heated tents.
Is February (late winter · still cool) peak season in Petra?
Petra February (late winter · still cool) crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.