What to expect in Petra in November
November is a strong choice for Petra: 19° / 7°, with manageable crowds at the big attractions and prices close to the yearly average.
Petra weather in November
Typical conditions in Petra during November, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 19°C 66°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C 45°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 15/100 |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 19°C with lows near 7°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: 19°C by day and about 7°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 November 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 11% 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 Autumn Season, Petra by Night while you’re there.
- Jordan Trail Autumn Season — Cooling temperatures bring a second wave of long-distance hikers onto the trail sections around Petra and Wadi Rum.
- Petra by Night — Candles line the Siq and Treasury courtyard three evenings a week for a torch-lit walk and Bedouin music.
Petra in November 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 30° / 16° | Moderate | $$ | 64 |
| October | 25° / 12° | High | $$ | 60 |
| November · This month | 19° / 7° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
| December | 14° / 3° | Low | $ | 66 |
| January | 12° / 1° | Low | $ | 67 |
These months score higher for Petra on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in November
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in November.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated August 2026
