Quick answer: The best time to visit Petra is March–May and September–November, with pleasant 20–28°C days. Summer is hot (often above 32°C, and much hotter in the sun). Winter is cold and can bring rain, flash-flood closures and occasional snow.
Petra weather by month
| Month | Average high | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | Cold, quiet; occasional rain or snow |
| February | 14°C | Cool |
| March | 18°C | Spring, wildflowers |
| April | 23°C | Ideal, busy |
| May | 27°C | Warm, good |
| June | 31°C | Hot |
| July | 32°C | Hottest, start at dawn |
| August | 32°C | Very hot |
| September | 30°C | Warm |
| October | 26°C | Ideal |
| November | 19°C | Pleasant, quieter |
| December | 14°C | Cool; rain risk |
Ramadan
Petra stays open during Ramadan, but restaurants may have shorter hours in the daytime and bus times change. Be discreet about eating and drinking in public.
Cheapest time
December to February has the lowest hotel prices and the fewest people.
Search cheap flights to AmmanFAQ: best time to visit Petra
Is Petra too hot in summer?
It’s hot but doable if you enter at 6am, rest at midday and carry plenty of water.
Does it snow in Petra?
Occasionally in winter, as Wadi Musa sits around 1,000 m above sea level.
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