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Petra Travel Guide

A rock-carved Nabataean city in canyon walls, the rose-red Treasury at the Siq's end, a World Heritage wonder.

📍 Destination Overview

Petra, a World Heritage Site and New Seven Wonder, is a rock-hewn Nabataean city hidden in Jordan's southern canyons. The rose sandstone earned it the name Rose City. Walk the Siq fissure to glimpse the famous Treasury, a scene from Indiana Jones. Further in lie the Monastery, royal tombs and a Roman theatre; by night candlelight lights the Siq.

🏛️ Region
Jordan · Ma'an Governorate
rock-carved ancient city in the canyon
🕐 Time Difference
−5 hrs vs Beijing
💰 Currency / Language
Jordanian dinar (JOD) / Arabic, English
🕐 Recommended Duration
1-2 days · Siq + Treasury + Monastery
🔌 Outlets / Voltage
Mixed Type C/F/G/J outlets · 230V · adapter needed
🥾 Visit Tips
Heavy walking · bring water & sunscreen
Monastery needs 800 steps

☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate

🌸 Spring: Mar–May
Pleasant weather — hiking at its best.
🍂 Autumn: Sep–Nov
A comfortable season as the summer heat fades.
Jan
❄️
12°/2°
Feb
🌥️
14°/3°
Mar
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18°/6°
Best
Apr
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23°/9°
Best
May
🌞
28°/13°
Best
Jun
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31°/16°
Jul
☀️
33°/18°
Aug
☀️
33°/18°
Sep
🍂
30°/16°
Best
Oct
🍁
26°/12°
Best
Nov
🌤️
19°/7°
Best
Dec
🌥️
13°/3°

🎯 Petra Experiences

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Petra is Jordan's brightest World Heritage rose city, at about 1,000 m elevation; spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) are most pleasant, summers hot and winters colder. There is a lot of walking (especially the 800 steps to the Monastery) — bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. Don't miss the awe of walking the deep Siq to the sudden Treasury, and Petra by Night on certain evenings. Stay in Wadi Musa at the entrance.

🚌 Transport & Stays

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Free Consultation

Free Consultation

1-on-1 travel consultant customizes your Petra trip for free based on your schedule and preferences.