Verdict: Excellent month
Petra Weather in December
December is mild-to-cool in Petra, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 5 wet days in a typical year. Overall, December is one of the best months of the year to be in Petra.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~5
Precipitation
23 mm
What to pack for Petra in December
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Petra: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Jan (~8 rain days)
13°
7°
Jan
14°
7°
Feb
18°
9°
Mar
24°
14°
Apr
28°
17°
May
31°
21°
Jun
32°
22°
Jul
32°
23°
Aug
30°
21°
Sep
26°
17°
Oct
20°
13°
Nov
16°
9°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)