Month guide · Petra · Jordan
Petra in October
What October is really like in Petra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Susanahajer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Petra. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Excellent weather for hiking, with warm days and cool nights; one of the busiest months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Petra: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with September (30°C (86°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:40
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 11.4 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, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Petra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
The facade that appears at the end of the Siq is about 40 metres high, carved from the cliff in the 1st century AD, probably as a royal tomb.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Kids
Experience · Petra Archaeological Park
Petra by Night
Walk at the front or back of the group for the quietest Siq, and bring a torch for the uneven path.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
Street of Facades and the Theatre
Beyond the Treasury, the valley widens past rows of tombs with stepped crow's-foot tops, then reaches a theatre cut into the mountainside, which the Nabataeans carved and the Romans later enlarged to seat several thousand people.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Architecture
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
Colonnaded Street, Great Temple and Qasr al-Bint
Rest in the shade near Qasr al-Bint before starting the Monastery steps, and refill your water there.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 12°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Petra?
One of the best months to visit Petra. The other best months are March–May and November. Compare every month.
Petra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Petra?
It is one of the best months to visit Petra. Excellent weather for hiking, with warm days and cool nights; one of the busiest months.
+How warm is Petra in October?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Petra in October?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.