JordanThe 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.