Petra in March: weather, rain (19%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

48°F – 64°F

🌧 Rainy days

19% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in March?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 19%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 64°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: March is peak shoulder season at Petra—you're looking at pleasantly mild days (18°C) that cool down nicely for evening exploration, with virtually no rain to worry about. Nearly 11 hours of daily sunshine means excellent lighting for photography and hiking the rose-red canyons. Pack layers for those crisp mornings, but you'll find the conditions ideal for wandering the site without summer's brutal heat.

By trip type

Petra in March by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Petra. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (19% 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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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 March, Petra averages 64°F, 19% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

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