Petra weather in October (Jordan)

What can you expect from the weather in Petra during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Petra, October is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Petra in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.9 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

With around 291 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Petra climate page with graphs.

 

Petra, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 4.9 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 48% *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage 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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in Petra in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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