March in Petra averages highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and lows of 9 °C (48 °F), with about 4 rainy days and 11 h 55 min of daylight.
March weather in Petra at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Petra?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. March is usually high season in Petra: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 March 2026
- Eid al-Fitr, around 20 March 2026 (approximate): a public holiday of about 2–3 days public holiday
- 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 March
March'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 March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 18 °C (65 °F), nights near 9 °C (48 °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. March is usually high season in Petra: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 25° / 12° | 0 | Great time to go |
| Santorini | 15° / 11° | 5 | Mixed weather |
| Istanbul | 12° / 5° | 9 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Petra?
By the numbers, March is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and about 4 rainy days. March is usually high season in Petra: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are March, April, October, November.
How warm is Petra in March?
Average highs are 18 °C (65 °F) and lows 9 °C (48 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Petra in March?
Expect about 4 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 29 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.