Petra in February

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Still cold in the highlands; Ramadan starts about 8 February 2027 (check).

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatInside Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
• AprilGreatInside Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
• MayGreatInside Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
• OctoberGreatInside Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

• PetraHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 6 days
• Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumcool

  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.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ramadan big impact

  About 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (lunar — check) · Jordan

  No eating, drinking or smoking in public by day; many restaurants closed until sunset (hotels serve); liquor shops close and most bars stop serving alcohol; offices and some sites run short hours; streets busy after iftar.

Crowds · Jordan overall

Low

Prices · Jordan overall

Low

Jordan overall: Still cold in the highlands; Ramadan starts about 8 February 2027 (check).

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

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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