Month guide · Petra · Jordan
Petra in July
What July 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
July 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 13.9 hours of daylight. Hottest month, with strong sun in the open valley; visit at dawn and late afternoon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (30°C (86°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:47
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:42
- Daylight
- About 13.9 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Petra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Petra Archaeological Park
Jabal Haroun (Aaron's Tomb)
Take a local guide, start early and carry plenty of water; allow most of a day there and back.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Petra Archaeological Park
The Siq
Petra's main entrance is a winding gorge about 1.2 km long, its walls rising up to around 80 metres and narrowing in places to a few metres apart.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes each way
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
The facade is in full sun from mid-morning; for a view from above, take the Al-Khubtha trail or the path from the Street of Facades.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Kids
Experience · Petra Archaeological Park
Petra by Night
On several evenings a week, the path through the Siq is lined with candles in paper bags, and visitors walk in near-silence to the Treasury, where hundreds more candles light the square for a short programme of Bedouin music and storytelling.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
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 July 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 July a good time to visit Petra?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hottest month, with strong sun in the open valley; visit at dawn and late afternoon.
+How warm is Petra in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Petra in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.