Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
92°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Petra
Jordan · Middle East
Petra is most comfortable in March and November. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Rain stays limited most of the year. The air is mostly dry.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
38°F to 92°F
Rain
2 days/mo
Sunshine
11.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
38%Aug share of warm air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 74°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
98%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 91°F, easing to about 85°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Rain0%
Cloud2%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday90°F
Rain0%
Cloud1%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon91°F
Rain1%
Cloud3%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening85°F
Rain0%
Cloud3%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology