Petra in October: weather, rain (5%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in October

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in October?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: October is genuinely one of the best times to visit Petra. You'll enjoy mild temperatures between 17–26°C with nearly zero rain and 11 hours of daily sunshine—perfect for exploring those magnificent rose-red cliffs without desert heat exhaustion. If you love hiking ancient sites in comfortable weather, this month is your sweet spot.

By trip type

Petra in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Autumn in Petra is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (5% 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 October, Petra averages 26°C, 5% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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