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Petra & Wadi Musa in February
Petra & Wadi Musa warms up: highs climb to 60°F (15°C), from 56°F in January, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain.
It scores 88/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What February feels like
Highs near 60°F (15°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 39°F (4°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.4 in (36 mm) for the month.
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March – May and October – December).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in January to 88/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 39°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Petra & Wadi Musa in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Petra by Night
Candle-lit walk through the Siq to the Treasury with Bedouin music, three nights a week.
Why now February scores 88/100 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.
Al Qantarah Restaurant
Buffet restaurant near the Petra gate known for zarb, meat and rice cooked underground.
Cave Bar
Bar set inside a 2,000-year-old Nabataean tomb at the Petra Guest House by the gate.
High Place of Sacrifice
Ridge-top Nabataean altar reached by a stepped trail, returning past tombs via Wadi Farasa.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in February
- Wadi Rum in February~52 mi · highs 63°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Dead Sea in February~96 mi · highs 69°F, 1.7 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in February~116 mi · highs 58°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Cairo & Giza in February~252 mi · highs 70°F, 0.3 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Petra & Wadi Musa?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 88/100 against a best of 100 in March – May and October – December. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Petra & Wadi Musa in February?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Petra & Wadi Musa in February?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 6.4 in (163 mm).
What should I pack for Petra & Wadi Musa in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 39°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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