PlanoPlanoMarch to April and October to November deliver the best conditions for exploring Petra. Temperatures are comfortable for the extensive walking required, and the desert landscape is at its most photogenic. March offers wildflowers as a bonus.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 35mm | Low | Budget |
| February | 10°C | 30mm | Low | Budget |
| MarchBest | 14°C | 30mm | High | Moderate |
| AprilBest | 18°C | 10mm | High | Moderate |
| May | 23°C | 3mm | Medium | Moderate |
| June | 27°C | 0mm | Low | Budget |
| July | 29°C | 0mm | Low | Budget |
| August | 29°C | 0mm | Low | Budget |
| September | 26°C | 0mm | Medium | Moderate |
| OctoberBest | 22°C | 5mm | High | Moderate |
| NovemberBest | 15°C | 20mm | High | Moderate |
| December | 10°C | 30mm | Low | Budget |
The best season (14-23°C) with wildflowers in the canyon, comfortable hiking temperatures, and clear skies. March and April are ideal for the Siq walk and exploring the vast site.
Very hot (27-29°C) with scorching midday sun making extensive exploration exhausting. The red rock amplifies the heat. Early morning visits only. Dead Sea float trips are popular.
October and November return to pleasant temperatures (15-22°C) with excellent conditions for multi-day exploration. The Petra by Night experience is particularly atmospheric in autumn.
Cold (9-15°C) with occasional rain and even snow. The Treasury covered in snow is rare but stunning. Shorter days limit exploration time, but crowds are at their lowest.
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May
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Plan my Petra tripMarch-April and October-November are the busiest periods. Easter week and October half-term bring the most international tourists. The Treasury area gets crowded midday.
June through August offers the lowest prices but oppressive heat (35°C+ at midday) limits exploration to early morning hours. December through February is affordable with mild-to-cool conditions.
March, April, October, and November provide the best conditions for hiking through Petra, trekking in Wadi Rum, and exploring the Dana Nature Reserve.