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Petra
Visit in June — score 95/100 · avg high 99°F · 0 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 44° | 68° | 28° | 13 | 51 | 10.2h | High | Average |
| February | 26 | 46° | 72° | 29° | 11 | 45 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| March | 48 | 52° | 80° | 32° | 6 | 22 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 74 | 60° | 88° | 38° | 3 | 10 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| May | 94 | 68° | 95° | 45° | 1 | 4 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 95 | 74° | 99° | 52° | 0 | 0 | 13.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 95 | 77° | 101° | 57° | 0 | 0 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 95 | 77° | 101° | 59° | 0 | 0 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 95 | 73° | 98° | 55° | 0 | 1 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 84 | 67° | 91° | 49° | 1 | 6 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 60 | 56° | 79° | 38° | 4 | 15 | 10.4h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 30 | 47° | 71° | 32° | 8 | 34 | 10.1h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 38°F
- Rain days
- 3/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Petra (March, April, May) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 38°F, with about 3 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 94/100.
Summer
- Score
- 95/100
- High
- 100°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Petra (June, July, August) brings average highs of 100°F and lows of 56°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 95/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Fall
- Score
- 80/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Petra (September, October, November) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 47°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 80/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Winter
- Score
- 24/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Petra (December, January, February) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 29°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 24/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 30/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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