Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Petra & Wadi Musa in September
Petra & Wadi Musa cools off: highs slip to 89°F (32°C), from 93°F in August, with lows of 62°F (16°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 81/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 89°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (16°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 51%
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What September feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 89°F (32°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°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 11%.
Plan around September
September sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and October – December.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in August to 81/100.
- September sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 89°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 62°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Petra & Wadi Musa in September
Afternoons run hot (89°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Monastery (Ad Deir)
Climb about 800 rock-cut steps to Petra's largest facade and nearby viewpoints.
Why now September scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Royal Tombs
Row of grand tombs carved into the cliff, with swirling colored sandstone inside.
Petra by Night
Candle-lit walk through the Siq to the Treasury with Bedouin music, three nights a week.
Why now Highs near 89°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Petra Kitchen
Evening cooking class where you make and eat a Jordanian mezze and main course.
Why now A break from 89°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.
Nearby in September
- Wadi Rum in September~52 mi · highs 94°F, 0.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in September~96 mi · highs 97°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in September~116 mi · highs 88°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in September~252 mi · highs 97°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (8°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Petra & Wadi Musa?
It's middling, scoring 81/100. The best months are March – May and October – December, at up to 100. Expect highs of 89°F (32°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. September 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 September?
Average highs are 89°F (32°C) and average lows 62°F (16°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Petra & Wadi Musa in September?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 6.4 in (163 mm).
What should I pack for Petra & Wadi Musa in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 89°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 62°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 September
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
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