Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Petra & Wadi Musa in November
Petra & Wadi Musa cools off: highs slip to 69°F (20°C), from 81°F in October, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 69°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 0.6 in (15 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs near 69°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 48°F (9°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.6 in (15 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 31%.
Plan around November
November is one of Petra & Wadi Musa's best months on the climate data.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort holds steady from October (98 → 100/100).
- November sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Petra & Wadi Musa in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Petra by Night
Candle-lit walk through the Siq to the Treasury with Bedouin music, three nights a week.
Why now November scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Royal Tombs
Row of grand tombs carved into the cliff, with swirling colored sandstone inside.
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 69°F and 0.6 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.
Nearby in November
- Wadi Rum in November~52 mi · highs 71°F, 0.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in November~96 mi · highs 78°F, 0.8 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in November~116 mi · highs 68°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in November~252 mi · highs 78°F, 0.7 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Petra & Wadi Musa?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 69°F (20°C) and 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain. November 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 November?
Average highs are 69°F (20°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Petra & Wadi Musa in November?
Not much: about 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 6.4 in (163 mm).
What should I pack for Petra & Wadi Musa in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°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 November
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Petra & Wadi Musa in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.