Petra weather in May
May in Petra: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Petra · #43 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Petra climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 35% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 64 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Petra in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Petra?
- May in Petra: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Petra on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Petra in May?
- In May, Petra averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 4 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Petra in May?
- Petra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in May.