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Petra & Wadi Musa in April
Petra & Wadi Musa warms up: highs climb to 75°F (24°C), from 67°F in March, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain.
At 99/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Humidity
- 48%
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 49°F (10°C), about 15°C (26°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 34%.
Plan around April
April is one of Petra & Wadi Musa's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 75°F, up from 67°F in March.
- Comfort holds steady from March (98 → 99/100).
- April sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Petra & Wadi Musa in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
High Place of Sacrifice
Ridge-top Nabataean altar reached by a stepped trail, returning past tombs via Wadi Farasa.
Why now April scores 99/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)
Smaller, quieter Nabataean site with a painted ceiling, 9 km north of Wadi Musa.
Monastery (Ad Deir)
Climb about 800 rock-cut steps to Petra's largest facade and nearby viewpoints.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Siq and Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
A 1.2 km slot canyon opening onto Petra's carved Treasury facade.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Al Qantarah Restaurant
Buffet restaurant near the Petra gate known for zarb, meat and rice cooked underground.
Nearby in April
- Wadi Rum in April~52 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in April~96 mi · highs 84°F, 0.4 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in April~116 mi · highs 73°F, 0.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in April~252 mi · highs 86°F, 0.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,114 m to Petra & Wadi Musa's ~888 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Petra & Wadi Musa in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Petra & Wadi Musa?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Petra & Wadi Musa in April?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Petra & Wadi Musa in April?
Not much: about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 6.4 in (163 mm).
What should I pack for Petra & Wadi Musa in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Petra & Wadi Musa
Routes in season in April
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Petra & Wadi Musa in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.