Weather in Petra in December
December in Petra is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Jordan, this is how Petra actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, December sits in the middle of Petra's year.
Pack for Petra in December, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 10°C
4–16°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Petra: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
December is a wetter month in Petra. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Petra
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Petra
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Petra
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Similar weather in December
Other destinations whose December averages sit close to this one.
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FAQs about Petra
Climate averages for Petra, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Petra is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 9 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
