February in Petra averages highs of 15 °C (58 °F) and lows of 7 °C (44 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 11 h 04 min of daylight.
February weather in Petra at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Petra?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. February is usually shoulder season in Petra: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
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 February 2026
- Ramadan runs from about 18 February to 19 March 2026. Daytime eating in public is less common and some places change their hours; evenings get lively after iftar. Sights stay open, sometimes with shorter hours. Ramadan
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Petra in February
February's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- 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 February
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 15 °C (58 °F), nights near 7 °C (44 °F).
- 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. February is usually shoulder season in Petra: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 21° / 9° | 1 | Great time to go |
| Santorini | 14° / 10° | 5 | Good time to go |
| Istanbul | 11° / 4° | 9 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Petra?
By the numbers, February is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 15 °C (58 °F) and about 6 rainy days. February is usually shoulder season in Petra: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are March, April, October, November.
How warm is Petra in February?
Average highs are 15 °C (58 °F) and lows 7 °C (44 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Petra in February?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 43 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest 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.