Wonder of the World

Petra

Ma'an, Jordan

Best timeMar–May & Oct–Nov

Set inMa'an, Jordan

In season~73°F high

Climate43–93°F

Fares from$942

Nearest airportAMM

CurrencyJOD

LanguageArabic

TimezoneUTC+03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Petra

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 94%

WarmestAug · 93°F

WettestJan

Best windowMar–May & Oct–Nov

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Rose-red city carved into desert cliffs, reached through the Siq.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–May & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Know before you go

The Treasury is a 2km walk through the Siq canyon from the gate; wear real shoes.
The Monastery is a further climb of about 800 steps, quieter and worth it.
Consider a two-day ticket; there is far more here than one day allows.
Start early; midday sun in the exposed canyon is punishing.

On foot

The classic way in is the Petra to the Monastery (Ad Deir). Nearest airport is AMM.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Cavern of the Patriarchs

Church of the Nativity

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Petra?

The best time to visit Petra is March–May & October–November, in Ma'an, Jordan.

Where is Petra?

Petra is in Ma'an, Jordan. The nearest major airport is AMM.

What is Petra known for?

Rose-red city carved into desert cliffs, reached through the Siq.

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