What to expect in March
March ranks 9 out of 12 months in Petra. Compared to February: +4°C daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, +0.9h of sun per day.
What it's like in March
Is March the right month?
The best month in Petra is May (9.5/10), 1.9 pt higher than March.
Our verdict
Petra demands you choose your moment carefully: 2200m altitude in the heart of a desert , so cold in winter, scorching in summer. May is my favourite month (9.8/10): 17-28°C, 4% rain, golden light on the pink sandstone.
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Petra
GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Jordan
🌡️ Climate
🏛️ City break
Other destinations in March
If March doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Where is Petra ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Jordan