Petra Climate by Month
The climate in Petra is hot at summer and semi-cold in winter. Most rain falls in winter months(especially in December). About 362 mm of precipitation falls annually.
Average day and night temperature
In Petra, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a moderate 15°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Petra sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 93 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Petra, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives low rainfall, with an average of 24 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Petra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 7.4 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).
Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Petra.
Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).
The best time of year to visit Petra in Jordan
During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 24 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 384 hours of sunshine.
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