JordanThe climate of Petra
The current climate in Petra features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Petra, Jordan.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Petra gets 104 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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) | 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Petra, Jordan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Petra
Yearly Temperature in Petra
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Petra, Jordan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Petra
Total Yearly Precipitation in Petra
Average Snowfall per Month in Petra
Total Yearly Snowfall in Petra
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Petra
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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.