Petra Climate by Month
The climate in Petra is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Petra, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a moderate 16°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 8°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Petra typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 459 mm. The seasons in Petra, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 62 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 6.6 mm over 4 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 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Petra.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Petra in Spain
During the months of April, May and October 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:
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
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