October in Petra averages highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 1 rainy day and 11 h 22 min of daylight.
October weather in Petra at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Petra?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. October 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 October 2026
We found no major holidays or events for October in Petra. Our holiday source does not cover Jordan, so check official listings before you go.
Things to do in Petra in October
October'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 October
- Light layers for the day.
- 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. October is usually high season in Petra: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 32° / 19° | 0 | Good time to go |
| Santorini | 22° / 18° | 2 | Great time to go |
| Istanbul | 20° / 14° | 5 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Petra?
By the numbers, October is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and about 1 rainy day. October 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 October?
Average highs are 26 °C (79 °F) and lows 17 °C (63 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Petra in October?
Expect about 1 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 8 mm in total. It is the 6th 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.