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Petra & Wadi Musa in July
Petra & Wadi Musa's warmest month brings highs averaging 93°F (34°C), lows of 65°F (18°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 72/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 93°F (34°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (18°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 41%
- Cloud cover
- 10%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What July feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 93°F (34°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 10%.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March – May and October – December.
- Comfort slips from 78/100 in June to 72/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 93°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 65°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Petra & Wadi Musa in July
Afternoons run hot (93°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
High Place of Sacrifice
Ridge-top Nabataean altar reached by a stepped trail, returning past tombs via Wadi Farasa.
Why now July scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Royal Tombs
Row of grand tombs carved into the cliff, with swirling colored sandstone inside.
Petra Kitchen
Evening cooking class where you make and eat a Jordanian mezze and main course.
Why now A break from 93°F afternoons.
Cave Bar
Bar set inside a 2,000-year-old Nabataean tomb at the Petra Guest House by the gate.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Monastery (Ad Deir)
Climb about 800 rock-cut steps to Petra's largest facade and nearby viewpoints.
Why now Highs near 93°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in July
- Wadi Rum in July~52 mi · highs 99°F, 0.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in July~96 mi · highs 102°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in July~116 mi · highs 93°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in July~252 mi · highs 103°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (9°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Petra & Wadi Musa?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 72/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are March – May and October – December. Expect highs of 93°F (34°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Petra & Wadi Musa in July?
Average highs are 93°F (34°C) and average lows 65°F (18°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Petra & Wadi Musa in July?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 6.4 in (163 mm).
What should I pack for Petra & Wadi Musa in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 93°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 65°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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