What to expect in May
May is the best month of the year in Petra. Compared to April: +4°C daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
What it's like in May
Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Petra. Good timing.
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 May
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Where is Petra ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Jordan