When to go · Petra
Petra in April
Great month. Inside Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 25°C77°F / 12°C54°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Jordan overall
- Prices
- High
- Jordan overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Petra
Inside Petra's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Weather in April
- PetraHighs around 25 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 77 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumbest weather
Petra sits near 1,000 m: freezing winter nights and occasional snow; flash floods Oct–Apr. Desert days are hot Jun–Aug but nights are cool.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jordan overall
- High
- Prices · Jordan overall
- High
Jordan overall: Best month for Petra, Wadi Rum and walking; Easter groups; book Petra hotels early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings