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When to go · Petra

Petra in December

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Cold rain in Amman and Petra; Christmas in Madaba and Fuheis; Aqaba and the Dead Sea warm.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
16°C / 6°C
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Jordan overall
Prices
Medium
Jordan overall

Verdict

MixedJordan month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Cold rain in Amman and Petra; Christmas in Madaba and Fuheis; Aqaba and the Dead Sea warm.

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • PetraHighs around 16 °C, lows around 6 °C, rain on about 5 days
  • Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumcool

    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
Low
Prices · Jordan overall
Medium

Jordan overall: Cold rain in Amman and Petra; Christmas in Madaba and Fuheis; Aqaba and the Dead Sea warm.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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