March · Jordan
Best time to visit Petra in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Petra in March
Average temperature 14°C, 37 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 54% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 54%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Petra scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rose-red canyons and Siq walks are kindest in the cooler months from November through March.
March is one of the strongest months in Petra (5th)
March averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 daylight hours.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Petra (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Petra in March?
- In March, Petra averages 14°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Petra?
- March earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Petra in March?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 54% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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