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Petra in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35–38 °C (95–100 °F) and no shade), and flash-flood days in the canyons.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Medium
Jordan overall
Prices
Medium
Jordan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Petra

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35–38 °C (95–100 °F) and no shade), and flash-flood days in the canyons.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • PetraHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumhot

    Petra sits near 1,000 m: freezing winter nights and occasional snow; flash floods Oct–Apr. Desert days are hot Jun–Aug but nights are cool.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Jordan overall
Medium
Prices · Jordan overall
Medium

Jordan overall: Hottest month; Wadi Mujib water hikes are the relief. Jerash Festival evenings.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Petra, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0 (better)

    Mar: 5

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 2

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35–38 °C and no shade), and flash-flood days in the canyons.

March: Inside Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Petra: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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