Petra weather in March
Petra in March averages 13°C (55°F), 4 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Petra, March is the fourth coldest, the fourth wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
6–20°C · 43–68°F
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
hours per day
What is Petra like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Petra in March?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.6 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Petra is 3.4°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
March in Petra is 4.4°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
Daylight in Petra in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 59 minutes in Petra, rising about 06:47 and setting about 18:46 local time.
March ends 55 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 7 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Petra
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Travel guides for Petra
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Petra weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| 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 March
March climate averages for Petra, 1991–2020.
Petra averages 13°C (55°F) in March, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 4 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 13°C (55°F) against 17°C (63°F) in April — 4.4°C cooler.
March is 3.4°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 59 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 6 minutes in June and 10 hours 12 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:47 and sunset about 18:46 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 55 minutes longer than it starts.
