When to go · Petra
Petra in September
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Heat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 19°C66°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Jordan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Jordan overall
Verdict
GoodJordan month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Jordan: Heat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.
Weather in September
- PetraHighs around 32 °C, lows around 19 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 66 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Petra, Dana and Wadi Rum, Jordan · Wadi Musa, Dana, Wadi Rumfine
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: Heat eases late in the month; good diving in Aqaba.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen