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Petra weather in October (Jordan)

Is October a good time to explore Petra weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Petra during October, which means high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 28°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Petra in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.9 mm for the month. This month experiences about a single day of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 291 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Petra, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 48% *  
SunshineSunshine 291 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 86% *  
Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Jordan in October

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

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In October generally
perfect weather
with 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).

Select a Month of Interest

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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