Petra Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Petra. The annual average is 23°C high / 9°C low — hottest in July (peak summer · brutal heat) (35°C) and coldest in January (cold + possible snow) (-1°C).
Petra Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Petra's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 23° / 9°
- Best time to visit
- April (peak spring · best month), October (autumn peak · second-best month), March (spring begins · ideal shoulder)
- Hottest month
- July (peak summer · brutal heat) (35°C)
- Coldest month
- January (cold + possible snow) (-1°C)
- Wettest month
- December (winter · holiday season) (32mm)
- Driest month
- June (early summer · heat builds) (0mm)
As of 2026, Petra's weather averages 23°C high / 9°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is April (peak spring · best month), October (autumn peak · second-best month), March (spring begins · ideal shoulder). The hottest month is July (peak summer · brutal heat) (35°C), the coldest is January (cold + possible snow) (-1°C), and the wettest is December (winter · holiday season) (32mm).
Best Time to Visit 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.
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.
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.
Petra Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (cold + possible snow) | 10° / -1° | 30mm | 5 | Quiet | Details → |
| February (late winter · still cool) | 12° / 0° | 28mm | 5 | Quiet | Details → |
| March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) | 17° / 4° | 22mm | 4 | Moderate | Details → |
| April (peak spring · best month) | 22° / 8° | 12mm | 3 | Busy | Details → |
| May (late spring · still ideal) | 28° / 12° | 5mm | 1 | Busy | Details → |
| June (early summer · heat builds) | 32° / 16° | 0mm | 0 | Moderate | Details → |
| July (peak summer · brutal heat) | 35° / 18° | 0mm | 0 | Quiet | Details → |
| August (peak summer · brutal continues) | 35° / 18° | 0mm | 0 | Quiet | Details → |
| September (heat easing · shoulder begins) | 31° / 15° | 2mm | 1 | Moderate | Details → |
| October (autumn peak · second-best month) | 25° / 11° | 8mm | 2 | Busy | Details → |
| November (shoulder · prices easing) | 18° / 6° | 20mm | 4 | Moderate | Details → |
| December (winter · holiday season) | 12° / 2° | 32mm | 6 | Moderate | Details → |
What to Wear in Petra by Season
T-shirts + light jacket. Comfortable hiking clothes. Sunscreen essential.
Lightest fabrics + long sleeves for sun protection (counterintuitive but cooler than bare skin). Sun hat + sunglasses + electrolyte tablets.
T-shirts + sweater for evenings. Layers + sun hat. Walking clothes for full Petra circuit.
Winter coat + layers. Days warming slightly but mornings + Wadi Rum nights still freezing.
Petra Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Petra? +
For weather, April (peak spring · best month), October (autumn peak · second-best month), March (spring begins · ideal shoulder) are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 22°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Petra? +
The hottest month is July (peak summer · brutal heat) with an average high of 35°C, and the coldest is January (cold + possible snow) with an average low of -1°C. The annual average is 23°C high / 9°C low.
When does it rain most in Petra? +
The wettest month is December (winter · holiday season) (32mm over about 6 rainy days) and the driest is June (early summer · heat builds) (0mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 159mm.
What should I pack for Petra? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 22/8°C — T-shirts + light jacket. Comfortable hiking clothes. Sunscreen essential. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 34/17°C — Lightest fabrics + long sleeves for sun protection (counterintuitive but cooler than bare skin). Sun hat + sunglasses + electrolyte tablets. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 25/11°C — T-shirts + sweater for evenings. Layers + sun hat. Walking clothes for full Petra circuit. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 11/0°C — Winter coat + layers. Days warming slightly but mornings + Wadi Rum nights still freezing.
What is the weather in Petra this month (June (early summer · heat builds))? +
June (early summer · heat builds) averages 32°C high / 16°C low with 0mm rainfall over about 0 rainy days. Crowds are moderate and prices are moderate.
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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.