Early spring · Weather & things to do
Petra & Wadi Musa in March
Petra & Wadi Musa warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 60°F in February, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 98/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (19 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (20°C), good for long walks.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (19 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around March
March is one of Petra & Wadi Musa's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and October – December.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in February to 98/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Petra & Wadi Musa in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Monastery (Ad Deir)
Climb about 800 rock-cut steps to Petra's largest facade and nearby viewpoints.
Why now March scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Siq and Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
A 1.2 km slot canyon opening onto Petra's carved Treasury facade.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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.
Petra by Night
Candle-lit walk through the Siq to the Treasury with Bedouin music, three nights a week.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in March
- Wadi Rum in March~52 mi · highs 72°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Dead Sea in March~96 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in March~116 mi · highs 65°F, 1.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in March~252 mi · highs 78°F, 0.3 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Petra & Wadi Musa?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain. March 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 March?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Petra & Wadi Musa in March?
Not much: about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 6.4 in (163 mm).
What should I pack for Petra & Wadi Musa in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Petra & Wadi Musa
Routes in season in March
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Petra & Wadi Musa in March?
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