June in Petra averages highs of 31 °C (87 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with almost no rainy days and 14 h 05 min of daylight.
June weather in Petra at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is June a good time to visit Petra?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. June 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 June 2026
- Islamic New Year, around 16 June 2026 (approximate) public holiday
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 June
June'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 June
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- 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. June is usually low season in Petra: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
June in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 37° / 22° | 0 | Tough month |
| Santorini | 26° / 20° | 1 | Great time to go |
| Istanbul | 26° / 18° | 6 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is June a good time to visit Petra?
By the numbers, June is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 31 °C (87 °F) and almost no rainy days. June 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 June?
Average highs are 31 °C (87 °F) and lows 20 °C (68 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Petra in June?
Expect about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 0 mm in total. It is the 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.