Petra in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Petra in december 2024
The weather in Petra in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 2.5cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
74% of time
20%
5%
3%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
15%
4%
3%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
80% of time
14%
3%
3%
Weather at 3am
45°F
76%
16%
4%
3%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Petra in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Petra in december.
The climate of Petra in december is tolerable
In december in Petra, the climate is dry ; it hardly ever rains (0.3in of rainfall over 0 days).
The climate is relatively fresh in this city december, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 61°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Petra is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Petra in december with a maximum record of 77°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 23% of the month.
In december in Petra, the days on average last 10:12. Sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 16:39.
With a correct climate, december is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
Petra: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Petra forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Jordan?
If you want to go to Jordan in december, there are destinations with better weather than Petra:
In december, Al Mazraa, Al-Maghtas (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) and Wadi Ibn Hammad have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Amman, Aqaba, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Irbid, Madaba and Salt have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Petra in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 60% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.89km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 14% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:12 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Petra in december 2023:
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 68°F
56°F to 74°F
58°F to 70°F
52°F to 63°F
47°F to 61°F
54°F to 67°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 61°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 58°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Jordan in december
Cities near Petra:
| Little Petra in december | tolerable weather |
| Ash Shawbak in december | tolerable weather |
| Wadi Araba in december | good weather |
| Dana Biosphere Reserve in december | good weather |
| Busayra in december | good weather |
| Wadi Rum in december | good weather |
| Ramm in december | good weather |
| Aqaba in december | good weather |
| Al Mazraa in december | perfect weather |
| Wadi Ibn Hammad in december | perfect weather |
| Bayir in december | tolerable weather |
| Wadi Mujib in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Petra
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Weather data for Petra in december:
Weather data for Petra for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Petra. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Petra can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Petra.