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Petra weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Petra in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: February in Petra is crisp and comfortable—perfect if you prefer cooler exploration without summer crowds or heat exhaustion. Expect mild days around 14°C and chilly mornings near 6°C, so layer up. Rain is unlikely, giving you mostly sunny skies to admire those rose-red cliffs.
By trip type
Petra in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
In February, Petra sees 14°F during the day with 10.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| 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 February, Petra averages 57°F, 25% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
February vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Petra in February
Is February a good time to visit Petra?
February is an acceptable time for Petra (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.8/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Petra in February?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 43°F at night. 10.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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