August in Petra averages highs of 32 °C (90 °F) and lows of 22 °C (72 °F), with almost no rainy days and 13 h 14 min of daylight.
August weather in Petra at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Petra?
Mixed weather: very hot and fairly dry. August is usually low season in Petra: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in August 2026
We found no major holidays or events for August in Petra. Our holiday source does not cover Jordan, so check official listings before you go.
Things to do in Petra in August
August is hot, so do outdoor sights early in the morning or after 5 pm and save museums and markets for midday.
- The Siq and the Treasury — enter at 6am for an empty Siq outdoors
- The Monastery (Ad Deir) — about 850 steps outdoors
- High Place of Sacrifice — views over the city outdoors
- Royal Tombs — best in afternoon light outdoors
- Petra by Night — candlelit Treasury on selected evenings outdoors
- Little Petra — free, 15 minutes north outdoors
Where to stay: Wadi Musa, the town at the gate, so you can enter at opening time.
What to pack for Petra in August
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 32 °C (90 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Petra costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €50–110 | €140–280 |
Excluding flights. August is usually low season in Petra: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 38° / 24° | 0 | Tough month |
| Santorini | 28° / 23° | 0 | Great time to go |
| Istanbul | 29° / 22° | 2 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Petra?
By the numbers, August is a mixed month: very hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 32 °C (90 °F) and almost no rainy days. August is usually low season in Petra: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are March, April, October, November.
How warm is Petra in August?
Average highs are 32 °C (90 °F) and lows 22 °C (72 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Petra in August?
Expect about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 1 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petra.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.