Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Petra & Wadi Musa in October
Petra & Wadi Musa cools off: highs slip to 81°F (27°C), from 89°F in September, with lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 98/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (7 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 57°F (14°C), about 14°C (24°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 21%.
Plan around October
October is one of Petra & Wadi Musa's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 69°F.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: November brings 0.6 in (15 mm).
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and October – December.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in September to 98/100.
- October sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Petra & Wadi Musa in October
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 October 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 81°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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 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 October
- Wadi Rum in October~52 mi · highs 85°F, 0.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in October~96 mi · highs 90°F, 0.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in October~116 mi · highs 80°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in October~252 mi · highs 88°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (7°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 October: quick answers
Is October 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 81°F (27°C) and 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain. October 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 October?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Petra & Wadi Musa in October?
Not much: about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 6.4 in (163 mm).
What should I pack for Petra & Wadi Musa in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Petra & Wadi Musa
Routes in season in October
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Petra & Wadi Musa in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.