When should I go to Egypt and Jordan?

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.



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With one week or even two weeks to spend, lots of great opportunities open up to explore Jordan in more depth. We recommend spending some more time at Petra and Wadi Rum, and Amman, plus add time to visit Mount Nebo, Madaba, Bethany, and Jerash in the North.

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Spring months of March-May and autumn months of September-November is undoubtedly the best time to visit Petra. These months are cooler, comparatively, and also the best one for touring out and exploring some of the iconic sites in and around Jordan.

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With just two weeks in Egypt, you'll want to tick off all the best travel destinations, starting with Dahab for 2 days, then the quiet Nuweiba for another 2 days, followed by Cairo for 4 days, an escape to Siwa for 2 days, and a trip down south to Luxor for 2 days, and Aswan for 2 days to finish it off.

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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.

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The local people all agree--to properly and fully explore you need five days minimum. 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.

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Petra is located in the southern part of Jordan, nearly 236 km away from Amman, Jordan's capital and business hub, where more than 40% of the population live.

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