Month guide · Petra · Jordan
Petra in June
What June is really like in Petra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot and dry; the climbs are tough in the afternoon, but mornings and evenings are pleasant.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Petra: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with May (27°C (81°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:36
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:41
- Daylight
- About 14.1 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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Petra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Wadi Musa town centre
Jordanian cooking class
Evening cooking classes in Wadi Musa teach dishes such as maqluba, galayet bandora, mezze and baba ghanoush, followed by dinner together.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Kids
- Couples
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
Royal Tombs
Visit in the late afternoon, when the west-facing tombs glow orange in the sun.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Views
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
The Monastery (Ad Deir)
Reached by a stairway of about 800 rock-cut steps from the end of the Colonnaded Street, the Monastery is a facade nearly 50 metres high and wide, larger than the Treasury and carved in the 1st century AD.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours including the climb
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- History
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Petra Archaeological Park
High Place of Sacrifice
Do the loop in the morning, climbing from the theatre end and descending through Wadi Farasa to Qasr al-Bint.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 16°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Petra?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Petra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Petra?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and dry; the climbs are tough in the afternoon, but mornings and evenings are pleasant.
+How warm is Petra in June?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Petra in June?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.