Month guide · Petra · Jordan
Petra in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Petra. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Mild days and chilly nights; first rains arrive late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Petra: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:42
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm days and cool nights, with excellent hiking conditions and busy months in October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Petra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Visitor Centre area
Petra Museum
Visit on your first afternoon to understand what you will see in the Siq and the city centre the next morning.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 7°C and 3 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Petra?
One of the best months to visit Petra. The other best months are March–May and October. Compare every month.
Petra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Petra?
It is one of the best months to visit Petra. Mild days and chilly nights; first rains arrive late in the month.
+How warm is Petra in November?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Petra in November?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.