What to expect in Petra in March
March is one of the best times to visit Petra. Expect 18° / 5°, manageable crowds at the big attractions and prices close to the yearly average.
Petra weather in March
Typical conditions in Petra during March, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 18°C 64°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C 41°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 15/100 |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 18°C with lows near 5°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Petra — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 18°C by day and about 5°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
Costs in March sit around the yearly average for Petra — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 16% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Jordan Trail Spring Season, Petra by Night while you’re there.
- Jordan Trail Spring Season — The 40-day, 675-kilometer Jordan Trail sees its heaviest thru-hiker traffic as spring temperatures peak through the Petra stretch.
- Petra by Night — Candles line the Siq and Treasury courtyard three evenings a week for a torch-lit walk and Bedouin music.
Petra in March compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 1° | Low | $ | 67 |
| February | 14° / 2° | Low | $ | 66 |
| March · This month | 18° / 5° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
| April | 23° / 9° | High | $$ | 59 |
| May | 28° / 13° | Moderate | $$ | 60 |
These months score higher for Petra on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in March
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in March.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated August 2026
