Month guide · Petra · Jordan
Petra in April
What April is really like in Petra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Petra. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, mostly dry days and cool nights; the busiest period of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Petra: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Wildflowers and mild, dry weather; the most popular time to visit, with the busiest trails in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Petra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Petra Archaeological Park
High Place of Sacrifice
A stepped path climbs from near the Street of Facades to a summit platform on Jabal Madbah, where the Nabataeans performed rituals at a rock-cut altar beside two obelisks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Petra Archaeological Park
Al-Khubtha trail and Treasury viewpoint
Go in the morning, when the Treasury is lit by the sun; a small tea stall at the top usually serves Bedouin tea.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Petra Archaeological Park
Jabal Haroun (Aaron's Tomb)
A small white shrine on the summit of Jabal Haroun, the highest peak in the Petra area, is venerated as the tomb of Aaron, brother of Moses.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Petra Archaeological Park
The Siq
Enter at opening time to walk the Siq almost alone, and pause at each bend; the light changes the colour of the rock constantly.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes each way
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 10°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Petra?
One of the best months to visit Petra. The other best months are March, May and October–November. Compare every month.
Petra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Petra?
It is one of the best months to visit Petra. One of the best months: warm, mostly dry days and cool nights; the busiest period of the year.
+How warm is Petra in April?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Petra in April?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.