Month guide · Petra · Jordan
Petra in September
What September is really like in Petra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September 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 12.3 hours of daylight. Heat begins to ease, especially late in the month; crowds start to build again.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:44
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Petra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Petra Archaeological Park
The Monastery (Ad Deir)
Start the climb in the afternoon, when the stairway is in shade, and stay for the light on the facade near sunset.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours including the climb
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- History
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Petra Archaeological Park
High Place of Sacrifice
A stepped path climbs from near the Street of Facades to a summit platform on Jabal Madbah, where the Nabataeans performed rituals at a rock-cut altar beside two obelisks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Petra Archaeological Park
Al-Khubtha trail and Treasury viewpoint
Go in the morning, when the Treasury is lit by the sun; a small tea stall at the top usually serves Bedouin tea.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Petra Archaeological Park
Jabal Haroun (Aaron's Tomb)
A small white shrine on the summit of Jabal Haroun, the highest peak in the Petra area, is venerated as the tomb of Aaron, brother of Moses.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
- 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 September 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 September a good time to visit Petra?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat begins to ease, especially late in the month; crowds start to build again.
+How warm is Petra in September?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Petra in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.