Petra in May: weather, rain (4%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

13.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 13.0h/d

Our take: May is absolutely stellar for Petra—you'll get warm, sunny days perfect for exploring those incredible rose-red cliffs without melting. With temps between 17–28°C and virtually no rain, you're looking at ideal hiking conditions. This is prime time if you love ancient sites and can handle some heat, though early mornings beat the midday sun.

By trip type

Petra in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Petra. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Petra.

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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 May, Petra averages 28°C, 4% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.8/10. See methodology →

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