What’s the climate like in Petra?
The current climate of Petra features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Petra in recent years was 40°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in January 2015.
On average, Petra gets 622 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 15 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Petra?
The best time to visit Petra for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Petra. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Petra
The climate table of Petra shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 129 | 79 | 67 | 45 | 19 | 23 | 7,8 | 2,2 | 11 | 33 | 97 | 109 |
| Snow (cm) | 8,5 | 1,1 | 5,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 622 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Snowfall: 15 cm per year
- Driest months: 2,2 mm in August, 7,8 mm in July and 11 mm in September
- Wettest months: 129 mm in January, 109 mm in December and 97 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Petra
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Petra, Lesbos. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Petra
This graph shows how much precipitation Petra, Lesbos, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Petra
This graph shows how much snow Petra, Lesbos, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Petra
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Petra, Lesbos. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Petra
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Petra, Lesbos. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Petra
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Petra, Lesbos, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Petra
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Petra, Lesbos, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Petra
The weather in Petra is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 8 visitors. Have you been to Petra? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Occasionally the sun shines and it can be mild, but it can also rain and the temperature can drop to a low point. Wind can create a sense of coolness.— This text is automatically translated to English
Temperatures were moderate during the day, but it was quite cold at night. We had some sunny days, but also some showers.— This text is automatically translated to English
Despite some cloudy days, it remained mostly sunny. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes!— This text is automatically translated to English
The sun is shining and the temperature rises to a mild 28 degrees. The sky is bright blue and the weather is only occasionally cloudy. Expect some wind, but not excessive wind.— This text is automatically translated to English
The day was pleasantly warm with sunshine, but the evenings turned colder. Showers also occurred, but were mostly short-lived.— This text is automatically translated to English
Overall, September was very pleasant in Petra on Lesvos. Daytime temperatures were warm, but not too hot. Evenings got slightly cooler. Light rain but mostly sunny.— This text is automatically translated to English
Temperatures ranged between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius. Although the sun shone abundantly, there were also less sunny days with some rain. Still, the weather was very pleasant for a spring break.— This text is automatically translated to English
3 weeks of sunshine average temperature was 25 degrees, only 1 rain shower and it was at night.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Petra by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Petra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
