Petra weather in December
December in Petra: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Petra · #133 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Petra climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Petra in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Petra?
- December in Petra: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Petra on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Petra in December?
- In December, Petra averages a daily high of 16.3°C and a low of 7.1°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Petra in December?
- Petra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in December.