The weather in March in Petra

It's warm in March in Petra with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Petra. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Petra, Jordan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2018, Petra reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Petra

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Petra. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Petra New York
Average temperature 24°C 11°C
Max. temperature 26°C 14°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 18 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 4 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Petra with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Petra is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Petra, Jordan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Petra

Temperature in March in Petra over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March 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.

Daily Precipitation in March in Petra

Total precipitation in March in Petra over the years

Daily UV index in March in Petra

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Petra, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.