Petra Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Petra, Jordan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Petra. Expect long, bright days with 384 hours in July and darker periods with just 223 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3509 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Petra serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 7.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 95% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 70%.

Petra enjoys an average of 3509 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

January, Petra’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Petra Precipitation page.