When to go · Petra
Petra in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35–38 °C and no shade), and flash-flood days in the canyons.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (95–100 °F and no shade), and flash-flood days in the canyons.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C95°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Jordan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Jordan overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Petra
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35–38 °C and no shade), and flash-flood days in the canyons.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (95–100 °F and no shade), and flash-flood days in the canyons.
Weather in July
- PetraHighs around 35 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 95 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumhot
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
- Medium
- Prices · Jordan overall
- Medium
Jordan overall: 35–40 °C at Petra by midday and hotter at the Dead Sea; Gulf visitors fill Amman and Aqaba.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen