What is the cheapest time of year to visit Jordan?
Visiting Jordan in winter (December-February)While winter is the low season, it's a fab time to visit sites like Petra without throngs of tourists lining up to queue or take photos – if you're willing to brave the cold, that is!
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Compared to many of its neighbors in the Middle East, Jordan is an exceptionally safe country to visit. It even ranks above France on the Global Peace Index, a country that people clamor to visit without a second thought towards safety.
September to November, March to May or March to early April are the best months to visit Egypt or Jordan. Jordan and Egypt can get too hot in the summer months of June to August. Jordan experiences mild weather from November to February, but Egypt can experience extreme cold from November through February.
It's very hot in summer (June to August), with temperatures of up to 102°F. In contrast, Jordan often experiences snow in winter (December to February) and the nights get very cold, especially in the desert regions. Most of the rain falls at this time, in short, sharp showers.
A small country that's big on hospitality, ancient history and culture – with numerous Unesco World Heritage sites – Jordan offers endless opportunities for adventure. From afar, it's often unfairly lumped in with regional conflict and, as such, overlooked by timid travelers.
A passport and a visa are required. Jordan issues visas to U.S. citizens for a fee at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings upon arrival.
Jordan is a conservative society. You should dress modestly and behave courteously. It's illegal to drink alcohol on the street but permissible in bars, clubs, hotels and private homes. There are strict alcohol limits for drivers, similar to those of the UK.
Is it safe to go to Petra? Petra, and the whole of Jordan, is safe and stable. There are no travel warnings against Petra so the biggest advice is to exercise caution in the same way you exercise caution in every other place in the World.
Like I said, Petra itself is not as strict – I personally wore biker shorts (but I wouldn't have worn anything shorter though). You'll be mostly hiking, and even if you take the easiest trail, the main one, it's still better to wear something that is hiking-friendly.
How much walking will I have to do to visit Petra? The archaeological site of Petra is pretty massive; it covers 60 square kilometres with differences in terrain and elevation. To walk from the Visitor Centre all the way to the Monastery (the “end” of the site) will take roughly 2 hours at a reasonable pace.