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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.8°C | 5.4°C | 41.4 mm | 7 | 9.2 h | 16.9 km/h | – |
| Feb | 14.8°C | 6.4°C | 40.8 mm | 6 | 9.7 h | 17.1 km/h | – |
| Mar | 18.4°C | 9°C | 31.7 mm | 6 | 10.8 h | 18 km/h | – |
| Apr | 23.6°C | 12.9°C | 10 mm | 3 | 12.0 h | 18.7 km/h | – |
| May | 28°C | 17.1°C | 8.2 mm | 1 | 12.7 h | 19.2 km/h | – |
| Jun | 30.2°C | 19.5°C | 0.4 mm | 0 | 13.1 h | 18.9 km/h | – |
| Jul | 32.1°C | 21.5°C | 0 mm | 0 | 13.1 h | 18.1 km/h | – |
| Aug | 32.3°C | 22°C | 0.6 mm | 0 | 12.8 h | 17.1 km/h | – |
| Sep | 30.2°C | 20.2°C | 0.7 mm | 0 | 11.5 h | 15.9 km/h | – |
| Oct | 25.7°C | 16.9°C | 8.8 mm | 2 | 10.7 h | 14.8 km/h | – |
| Nov | 20°C | 12°C | 17.4 mm | 4 | 10.0 h | 15.6 km/h | – |
| Dec | 15.4°C | 7.9°C | 22.4 mm | 5 | 9.2 h | 15.7 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Petra
Petra (Jordan) has a semi-arid desert climate with an annual average of around 19 °C. Daytime highs average 24 °C, while nights cool to about 14 °C. The destination sees roughly 182 mm of rainfall per year and 11.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
One of the new Seven Wonders of the World — the Nabataean rock city in Jordan with its famous Treasury "Al-Khazneh" at the end of the Siq canyon.
With summer highs up to 32.3 °C in August, the heat is overwhelming for most travellers. Cooler and far more pleasant: January through spring — mild days and crisp starlit nights. Rainfall, at only 182 mm a year, is essentially a non-issue.
Note: with roughly 27 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Petra
When is the best time to visit Petra?
The best time to visit Petra: April, May, October and November – best in October (avg. 21.3 °C, 2 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Petra?
The warmest month is August with an average of 27.2 °C and daytime highs around 32.3 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 9.1 °C and night-time lows around 5.4 °C.
How many rainy days does Petra have?
January has the most rainy days with 7 rainy days. The driest month is June with 0 rainy days.