Visit Petra in September? Score 8.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

Petra weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

68°F – 86°F

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Petra in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.4h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 86°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: September in Petra is absolutely stunning—you'll get reliable sunshine, warm days around 25°C, and virtually zero rain to worry about. It's hot enough to feel authentic to the desert, but not so scorching that exploring the rose-red canyons becomes unbearable. Perfect timing if you're someone who loves the outdoors without wanting to deal with crowds or unpredictable weather.

By trip type

Petra in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

Autumn in Petra is often underrated: 30°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. 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 September, Petra averages 86°F, 0% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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