Petra weather in December
Petra in December averages 10°C (50°F), 3 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Petra, December is the third coldest, the sixth driest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (50°F)
4–16°C · 38–61°F
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
hours per day
What is Petra like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Petra in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (38°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Petra is 4.3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
December in Petra is 1.6°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (47°F).
Daylight in Petra in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 12 minutes in Petra, rising about 07:27 and setting about 17:39 local time.
No month in Petra has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Petra
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Petra weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | 9 mm |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | 7 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 4 mm |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 4 mm |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 1 mm |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 0 mm |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 0 mm |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 0 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 0 mm |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 6 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 3 mm |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 3 mm |
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FAQs about Petra in December
December climate averages for Petra, 1991–2020.
Petra averages 10°C (50°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (38°F) at night to 16°C (61°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 3 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 10°C (50°F) against 8°C (47°F) in January — 1.6°C warmer.
December is 4.3°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Petra.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:27 and sunset about 17:39 local time. Both shift across the month.
