When to go · Petra

Petra in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Heat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Medium; Jordan overall
Prices: Medium; Jordan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodJordan month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Heat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PetraHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 0 days
Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumfine
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.

Jordan overall: Heat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.

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

First month

Second month

September: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Heat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.

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

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