Petra Weather in November 2026: what to expect (7.9/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in November

Autumn in Petra is often underrated: 20.0°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (15.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

November ranks 8 out of 12 months in Petra. Compared to October: −11°F daytime, 10 pts more rainy days, −1.0h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index

5 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

7°

Daylight

10.4h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 42

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Is November the right month?

The best month in Petra is May (9.5/10), 1.6 pt higher than November.

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Context

Our verdict

Petra demands you choose your moment carefully: 7,200 ft altitude in the heart of a desert , so cold in winter, scorching in summer. May is my favorite month (9.8/10): 63-82°F, 4% rain, golden light on the pink sandstone.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Jordan

🗣️LanguageArabic

💶CurrencyDinar jordanien (JD)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 90°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 55°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 25%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Petra ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Jordan

Temperate climate with a 9.5 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

30.33°N · 35.44°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Petra?

May is the best month with 82°F highs, 63°F lows, 9.5h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Petra get in May?

Petra averages 9.5 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.

What is the rainiest month in Petra?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Petra in May?

In May, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Is Petra good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Petra scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 9.3/10.

When should you avoid Petra?

January is the most difficult month to visit Petra, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Petra in November?

The average UV index reaches 5 in November in Petra (moderate), with about 10.4h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.