What’s the climate like in Petra?
The current climate of Petra features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 38°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Petra in recent years was 47°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 5°C in January 2015.
On average, Petra gets 104 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Petra?
The best time to visit Petra for sunny weather is January through June and October through December. 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 29 | 18 | 6,1 | 5,1 | 0,7 | 0,2 | 0,3 | 2,6 | 7,1 | 8,4 | 8,9 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,5 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 38°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in January
- Precipitation*: 104 mm per year
- Snowfall: 1,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 0,2 mm in July, 0,3 mm in August and 0,7 mm in June
- Wettest months: 29 mm in February, 18 mm in March and 17 mm in January
*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, Jordan. 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, Jordan, 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, Jordan, 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, Jordan. 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, Jordan. 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, Jordan, 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, Jordan, 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.
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Average Weather in Petra by Month
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