Climate in Petra, Jordan

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Average monthly minimum and maximum temperature in Petra, Jordan

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Average monthly hours of sunshine in Petra, Jordan

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* Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily percent of sunshine

The mean percent of hours of sunhours during the day over the year

Average monthly percentage of sunshine in Petra, Jordan

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* Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainfall, snow, precipitation in Petra, Jordan

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainy days in Petra, Jordan

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average monthly relative humidity in Petra, Jordan

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* Data from: Ma'an, Jordan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Weather Forecasts for Petra

Fri   Mar 29
22°C | 15°C
N 14 km/h
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sat   Mar 30
23°C | 11°C
E 32 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Mar 31
24°C | 11°C
E 32 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Petra in Jordan

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.

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:

  • Which is the warmest month in Petra?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Petra?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Petra?
    January tops the wettest month list with 24 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Petra?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Petra?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 384 hours of sunshine.

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