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Petra Weather in August (peak summer · brutal continues) — Climate Guide

August (peak summer · brutal continues) in Petra is Brutal heat

Avg High
35°C
Avg Low
18°C
Rainy Days
0
Sunshine
12h

Petra Weather in August (peak summer · brutal continues) — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Avg temp
35° / 18°
Rainfall
0mm · 0 days
Crowds
Quiet

As of 2026, Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues) averages a high of 35°C and low of 18°C with 0mm of rain over about 0 days. Lightest fabrics + long sleeves. Sun hat + SPF 50+ essential.

August (peak summer · brutal continues) is Brutal heat for Petra.

Continues July's brutal pattern — 18/35°C+. Same constraints (Monastery 6:00-9:00 only). Hotels deepest discounts. Best for budget travelers with heat tolerance.

Crowds: Quiet Prices: Low season Sea temp: 27°C
4 /10

Travel score

Petra August (peak summer · brutal continues) Weather Stats

Avg High

35°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

18°C

Rainy Days

0

0mm total

Sunshine

12h

Daily avg

Humidity

35%

Hot + dry

UV Index

11

Extreme

Wind

5 km/h

Gusts 11

Sea Temp

27°C

Red Sea perfect

Crowds

Quiet

At attractions

August (peak summer · brutal continues) Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:25
Day length
12h 55min
Sunset
18:20
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Air Quality

52
AQI
Moderate
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

21 μg/m³

PM10

46 μg/m³

Status

Moderate

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

37°C

/

Nighttime

17°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

5 km/h

Max gust 11 km/h

Activities Recommended for August (peak summer · brutal continues)

Sunrise Petra only Wadi Rum nights Red Sea swim Indoor cultural

August (peak summer · brutal continues) Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Hotels lowest prices
  • Smallest crowds

Cons

  • 35°C+ heat brutal
  • Same as July

August (peak summer · brutal continues) Events & Festivals

  • Eid al-Adha continued

Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues) — Full Picture

Continues July's brutal pattern — 18/35°C+. Same constraints (Monastery 6:00-9:00 only). Hotels deepest discounts. Best for budget travelers with heat tolerance.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Lightest fabrics + long sleeves. Sun hat + SPF 50+ essential.

Packing Checklist

Sun protection essentials
3L water bottle
Electrolytes

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

22.3°C

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy days

2.7/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Current
Avg High

34°C

Avg Low

17.3°C

Rainy days

0/mo

Quiet Low season

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

24.7°C

Avg Low

10.7°C

Rainy days

2.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

11.3°C

Avg Low

0.3°C

Rainy days

5.3/mo

Quiet Shoulder

Petra Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
10° -1° 5d·30mm 6h 65% 3 Quiet Low season
12° 5d·28mm 7h 62% 4 Quiet Low season
17° 4d·22mm 8h 55% 6 Moderate Shoulder
22° 3d·12mm 9h 50% 7 Busy Peak
28° 12° 1d·5mm 10h 45% 9 Busy Peak
32° 16° 0d·0mm 11h 40% 10 Moderate Shoulder
35° 18° 0d·0mm 12h 35% 11 Quiet Low season
35° 18° 0d·0mm 12h 35% 11 Quiet Low season
31° 15° 1d·2mm 11h 40% 9 Moderate Shoulder
25° 11° 2d·8mm 9h 50% 7 Busy Peak
18° 4d·20mm 7h 60% 5 Moderate Shoulder
12° 6d·32mm 6h 65% 3 Moderate Peak

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Petra August (peak summer · brutal continues) Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August (peak summer · brutal continues) a good time to visit Petra?

Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues) is Brutal heat. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.

What's the average temperature in Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues)?

Petra August (peak summer · brutal continues) averages a high of 35°C and a low of 18°C.

Does it rain much in Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues)?

Petra August (peak summer · brutal continues) averages 0mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.

What should I wear in Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues)?

Lightest fabrics + long sleeves. Sun hat + SPF 50+ essential.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues)?

Petra August (peak summer · brutal continues) sunrise is 05:25 and sunset is 18:20, with 12h 55min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues)?

Petra August (peak summer · brutal continues) air quality (AQI) averages 52, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 21μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Petra in August (peak summer · brutal continues)?

In August (peak summer · brutal continues), Petra is great for Sunrise Petra only, Wadi Rum nights, Red Sea swim.

Is August (peak summer · brutal continues) peak season in Petra?

Petra August (peak summer · brutal continues) crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

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