Petra in November: weather, rain (15%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in November

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

12°C – 20°C

🌧 Rainy days

15% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 15%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 20°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: November is genuinely one of the best times to explore Petra. Daytime temps hover around 20°C—warm enough for comfortable hiking through the ancient canyons without the brutal desert heat—while cool mornings and evenings (around 12°C) keep things pleasant. Rain's practically non-existent, and you'll get solid sunshine most days, making this ideal for anyone who wants to experience the rose-red city without melting or dodging storms.

By trip type

Petra in November by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in November

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Autumn in Petra is often underrated: 20°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 November, Petra averages 20°C, 15% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10. See methodology →

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