Petra weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

63°F – 82°F

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

13.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 13.0h/d

Our take: May is absolutely stellar for Petra—you'll get warm, sunny days perfect for exploring those incredible rose-red cliffs without melting. With temps between 17–28°C and virtually no rain, you're looking at ideal hiking conditions. This is prime time if you love ancient sites and can handle some heat, though early mornings beat the midday sun.

By trip type

Petra in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Petra. Temperatures rise (28°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (4% 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 °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 May, Petra averages 82°F, 4% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.8/10. See methodology →

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