Month guide · Petra · Jordan
Petra in August
What August is really like in Petra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with little shade inside the site; carry plenty of water.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Petra: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:20
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry afternoons with little shade; walk at dawn and late afternoon and rest at midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Petra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
Colonnaded Street, Great Temple and Qasr al-Bint
The city centre lies along a paved Roman-era street lined with columns, leading past the excavated Great Temple complex to Qasr al-Bint, the main Nabataean temple and one of the few freestanding buildings to survive in Petra.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Architecture
Historic site · Little Petra camps
Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)
Visit early or late in the day; it is much quieter than the main site and makes a good half-day with lunch at a nearby camp.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Visitor Centre area
Petra Museum
Opened in 2019 beside the Visitor Centre, the museum explains Nabataean history, trade, water engineering and religion with finds from Petra, including carved statues, pottery and jewellery.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Experience · Wadi Musa town centre
Jordanian cooking class
Book for your first evening if you arrive early, or the night after your longest hiking day.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Kids
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 18°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Petra?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Petra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Petra?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and dry with little shade inside the site; carry plenty of water.
+How warm is Petra in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Petra in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.