Petra Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Petra can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Petra. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Petra has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 633 mm of rainfall annually. Petra can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 106 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.8 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Petra Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Petra in Greece
During the months of 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 106 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
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