Is February a good time to visit Petra?

While Petra has plenty to recommend it this month, in early February most visitors continue to await warmer days. But numbers begin to inch sharply upwards as the month progresses. This is a great time to visit for a more personal experience before the crowds of March begin to take up elbow room.



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Generally, the best time to visit Jordan is during spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November). The weather is more temperate which means you can explore iconic sites like Petra or the Wadi Rum without getting scorched by the sun.

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While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park. One day--or worse yet a morning or afternoon--is likely to bring some disappointment to those who have traveled a great distance.

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Petra is open all year-round, so you can actually visit at any time. We tend to avoid the summer months, just because the temperatures can be unbearably hot. Spring and Autumn offer wonderful temperatures and little rain, with fantastic light. January and February are the coolest months, with the occasional downpour.

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Although temperatures differ from place to place. Amman temperature averages 63°F (17°C), with a daily range between 57-77°F (14-25°C). Petra is a bit warmer, averaging 76°F (24°C) for the month, while on the shores of the Red Sea is distinctly toasty at an average of 84°F (29°C).

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Monday and Tuesday tend to be the quietest days as many people arrive in Amman on the weekend, then stay a few days in the north and then come to Petra. So usually Wednesday and Thursdays are the busiest weekdays.

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It is fine to travel in Jordan in jeans most of the time, and you can, of course, wear them in Petra as well, in case this is the piece you never leave your home without, but as the visit of Petra requires quite a lot of walking, we think hiking trousers are a much better choice.

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Winters in Petra (December-February) can surprisingly cold perhaps, even during the day. The average temperature is around 10-15°C degrees, but this can go down to 5°C after sun down.

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There isn't a strict Petra dress code as such. It's the biggest tourist attraction in Jordan, so people pretty much wear what they like when they visit Petra, However, bear in mind that the site of Petra is huge, so be prepared to do a lot of walking.

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