Petra weather in September [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.4h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: September in Petra is absolutely stunning—you'll get reliable sunshine, warm days around 25°C, and virtually zero rain to worry about. It's hot enough to feel authentic to the desert, but not so scorching that exploring the rose-red canyons becomes unbearable. Perfect timing if you're someone who loves the outdoors without wanting to deal with crowds or unpredictable weather.

By trip type

Petra in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Autumn in Petra is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 September, Petra averages 30°C, 0% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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