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Petra weather in August (Jordan)

What's the typical weather in Petra for August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Petra during August is typically perfect, with very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 33°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 21°C. The warmest month of the year calls for summer outfits and sun protection. Enjoy the heat but make sure to stay cool and hydrated.

Precipitation

Petra in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.3 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 0 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 366 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Petra.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Petra. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Petra, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 42% *  
SunshineSunshine 366 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 91% *  
Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Jordan in August

Find out more about the weather in Jordan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In August generally
perfect weather
with very high temperatures
and almost no monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Jordan, check out our Petra's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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