Petra in August: weather, rain (0%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

72°F – 90°F

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.8h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 90°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.8h/d

Our take: August in Petra is scorching but spectacular—temperatures hit the low 30s°C with virtually zero rain and nearly 13 hours of daily sunshine. You'll need serious sun protection and early morning or late afternoon hikes to stay comfortable, but the crowds thin out significantly compared to spring. It's ideal if you're heat-tolerant and want to explore those rose-red cliffs with fewer tourists around.

By trip type

Petra in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

In the height of summer, Petra sees high temperatures (32°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	43°F	55°F	24%	0.1in	9.8h	7.0/10
⛅ February	43°F	57°F	25%	0.1in	10.1h	7.0/10
🌤️ March	48°F	64°F	19%	0.0in	11.3h	7.4/10
🌤️ April	57°F	75°F	10%	0.0in	12.2h	8.8/10
☀️ May	63°F	82°F	4%	0.0in	13.0h	9.8/10
☀️ June	70°F	88°F	0%	0.0in	13.1h	8.9/10
☀️ July	72°F	90°F	0%	0.0in	13.2h	8.7/10
☀️ August	72°F	90°F	0%	0.0in	12.8h	8.6/10
☀️ September	68°F	86°F	0%	0.0in	11.4h	8.9/10
☀️ October	63°F	79°F	5%	0.0in	11.0h	9.0/10
🌤️ November	54°F	68°F	15%	0.0in	10.1h	7.7/10
⛅ December	46°F	59°F	19%	0.0in	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 August, Petra averages 90°F, 0% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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