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Petra Weather in October (autumn peak · second-best month) — Climate Guide

October (autumn peak · second-best month) in Petra is Perfect

Avg High
25°C
Avg Low
11°C
Rainy Days
2
Sunshine
9h

October (autumn peak · second-best month) is Perfect for Petra.

Petra's other best month — 11/25°C, low rainfall, perfect for the full circuit. Hotels at peak rates again as autumn travelers arrive. Monastery climb canonical conditions. Equal to April for ideal Petra weather.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 26°C
10 /10

Travel score

Petra October (autumn peak · second-best month) Weather Stats

Avg High

25°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

11°C

Rainy Days

2

8mm total

Sunshine

9h

Daily avg

Humidity

50%

Cool + dry

UV Index

7

High

Wind

6 km/h

Gusts 12

Sea Temp

26°C

Red Sea perfect

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

October (autumn peak · second-best month) Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:20
Day length
10h 50min
Sunset
17:10
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Air Quality

45
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

18 μg/m³

PM10

40 μg/m³

Status

Good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

25°C

/

Nighttime

10°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

6 km/h

Max gust 12 km/h

Activities Recommended for October (autumn peak · second-best month)

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

October (autumn peak · second-best month) Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Ideal 11/25°C
  • Perfect Monastery weather
  • Wadi Rum canonical
  • Red Sea still warm

Cons

  • Hotels peak rates again
  • Treasury crowds peak
  • Need to book Wadi Rum camps 1+ month ahead

October (autumn peak · second-best month) Events & Festivals

  • Autumn shoulder peak — October travelers

Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month) — Full Picture

Petra's other best month — 11/25°C, low rainfall, perfect for the full circuit. Hotels at peak rates again as autumn travelers arrive. Monastery climb canonical conditions. Equal to April for ideal Petra weather.

What to Wear & What to Pack

T-shirts + sweater for evenings. Layers + sun hat. Walking clothes for full Petra circuit.

Packing Checklist

T-shirts
Sweater + light jacket
Sun hat + SPF
Sunglasses
Hiking shoes
Light rain shell

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

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)

Current
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 October (autumn peak · second-best month) a good time to visit Petra?

Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month) is Perfect. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month)?

Petra October (autumn peak · second-best month) averages a high of 25°C and a low of 11°C.

Does it rain much in Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month)?

Petra October (autumn peak · second-best month) averages 8mm of rainfall over about 2 rainy days.

What should I wear in Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month)?

T-shirts + sweater for evenings. Layers + sun hat. Walking clothes for full Petra circuit.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month)?

Petra October (autumn peak · second-best month) sunrise is 06:20 and sunset is 17:10, with 10h 50min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month)?

Petra October (autumn peak · second-best month) air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Petra in October (autumn peak · second-best month)?

In October (autumn peak · second-best month), Petra is great for Petra full + Monastery, Wadi Rum jeep + bubble glamping, Dead Sea float.

Is October (autumn peak · second-best month) peak season in Petra?

Petra October (autumn peak · second-best month) crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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