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Petra Weather in September (heat easing · shoulder begins) — Climate Guide

September (heat easing · shoulder begins) in Petra is Improving

Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
15°C
Rainy Days
1
Sunshine
11h

September (heat easing · shoulder begins) is Improving for Petra.

Heat eases — 15/31°C. Monastery climb manageable morning + late afternoon. Hotels return to moderate pricing as autumn travelers arrive. Last month with hot Red Sea swims. Decent compromise between cheap July-August and crowded April-May.

Crowds: Moderate Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 27°C
8 /10

Travel score

Petra September (heat easing · shoulder begins) Weather Stats

Avg High

31°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

15°C

Rainy Days

1

2mm total

Sunshine

11h

Daily avg

Humidity

40%

Warm + dry

UV Index

9

Very high

Wind

5 km/h

Gusts 11

Sea Temp

27°C

Red Sea perfect

Crowds

Moderate

At attractions

September (heat easing · shoulder begins) Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:55
Day length
11h 55min
Sunset
17:50
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Air Quality

48
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

19 μg/m³

PM10

42 μg/m³

Status

Good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

32°C

/

Nighttime

14°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

5 km/h

Max gust 11 km/h

Activities Recommended for September (heat easing · shoulder begins)

Petra full circuit Monastery morning Wadi Rum jeep Red Sea swim peak Dead Sea

September (heat easing · shoulder begins) Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 15/31°C improving
  • Hotels moderate rates
  • Smaller crowds
  • Red Sea still warm

Cons

  • Still 31°C daytime
  • UV high
  • Monastery afternoons hot

September (heat easing · shoulder begins) Events & Festivals

  • End of summer slow season

Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins) — Full Picture

Heat eases — 15/31°C. Monastery climb manageable morning + late afternoon. Hotels return to moderate pricing as autumn travelers arrive. Last month with hot Red Sea swims. Decent compromise between cheap July-August and crowded April-May.

What to Wear & What to Pack

T-shirts + shorts daytime, light jacket evenings. Late month brings cooler mornings.

Packing Checklist

T-shirts + shorts
Light evening jacket
Sun hat + SPF
Sunglasses
2L water

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 September (heat easing · shoulder begins) a good time to visit Petra?

Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins) is Improving. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins)?

Petra September (heat easing · shoulder begins) averages a high of 31°C and a low of 15°C.

Does it rain much in Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins)?

Petra September (heat easing · shoulder begins) averages 2mm of rainfall over about 1 rainy days.

What should I wear in Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins)?

T-shirts + shorts daytime, light jacket evenings. Late month brings cooler mornings.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins)?

Petra September (heat easing · shoulder begins) sunrise is 05:55 and sunset is 17:50, with 11h 55min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins)?

Petra September (heat easing · shoulder begins) air quality (AQI) averages 48, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 19μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Petra in September (heat easing · shoulder begins)?

In September (heat easing · shoulder begins), Petra is great for Petra full circuit, Monastery morning, Wadi Rum jeep.

Is September (heat easing · shoulder begins) peak season in Petra?

Petra September (heat easing · shoulder begins) crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

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