Jordan Petra Weather in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) — Climate Guide
March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) in Petra is Ideal
March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) is Ideal for Petra.
First ideal Petra month — 4/17°C, low rainfall, wildflowers in Wadi Rum + Petra hillsides. Hotels return to mid-range pricing as crowds build. Best for travelers who want Petra at its prettiest with manageable crowds.
Travel score
Petra March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) Weather Stats
Avg High
17°C
Avg Low
4°C
Rainy Days
4
22mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
55%
Mild + dry
UV Index
6
High
Wind
7 km/h
Gusts 15
Sea Temp
22°C
Red Sea ideal
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
40 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
16°C
Nighttime
3°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
7 km/h
Max gust 15 km/h
Activities Recommended for March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)
March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ideal 4/17°C
- Wildflowers in Wadi Rum
- Manageable crowds
- Monastery climb comfortable
Cons
- Crowds + prices building
- Hotel rates mid-tier
- Easter holiday weeks busy
March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) Events & Festivals
- Easter (Orthodox + Catholic — dates shift)
Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) — Full Picture
First ideal Petra month — 4/17°C, low rainfall, wildflowers in Wadi Rum + Petra hillsides. Hotels return to mid-range pricing as crowds build. Best for travelers who want Petra at its prettiest with manageable crowds.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Layered clothing. Light jacket for evenings + sweater for Monastery summit + Wadi Rum nights still cool.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current22.3°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)
11.3°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 March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) a good time to visit Petra?
Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) is Ideal. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)?
Petra March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C.
Does it rain much in Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)?
Petra March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) averages 22mm of rainfall over about 4 rainy days.
What should I wear in Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)?
Layered clothing. Light jacket for evenings + sweater for Monastery summit + Wadi Rum nights still cool.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)?
Petra March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 17:50, with 11h 50min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)?
Petra March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Petra in March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)?
In March (spring begins · ideal shoulder), Petra is great for Petra full + Monastery, Wadi Rum jeep + camel, Dead Sea float.
Is March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) peak season in Petra?
Petra March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.