Petra weather in February [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

6°C – 14°C

🌧 Rainy days

25% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in February?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°C.

❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 25%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 14°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: February in Petra is crisp and comfortable—perfect if you prefer cooler exploration without summer crowds or heat exhaustion. Expect mild days around 14°C and chilly mornings near 6°C, so layer up. Rain is unlikely, giving you mostly sunny skies to admire those rose-red cliffs.

By trip type

Petra in February by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in February

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices In February, Petra sees 14°C during the day with 10.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	6°C	13°C	24%	1.4	9.8h	7.0/10
⛅ February	6°C	14°C	25%	1.5	10.1h	7.0/10
🌤️ March	9°C	18°C	19%	1.1	11.3h	7.4/10
🌤️ April	14°C	24°C	10%	0.4	12.2h	8.8/10
☀️ May	17°C	28°C	4%	0.2	13.0h	9.8/10
☀️ June	21°C	31°C	0%	0.0	13.1h	8.9/10
☀️ July	22°C	32°C	0%	0.0	13.2h	8.7/10
☀️ August	22°C	32°C	0%	0.0	12.8h	8.6/10
☀️ September	20°C	30°C	0%	0.0	11.4h	8.9/10
☀️ October	17°C	26°C	5%	0.2	11.0h	9.0/10
🌤️ November	12°C	20°C	15%	0.6	10.1h	7.7/10
⛅ December	8°C	15°C	19%	1.0	9.5h	7.1/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Petra averages 14°C, 25% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

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