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Petra Weather in April

Petra in April

The short of it: Petra in April averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 9° · rain 50 mm · daylight 13 h 12 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & June

Thirty years of records give Petra an average April high of 20°, a low of 9° and some 50 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 12 min in mid-April, 82 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and June.

Against its neighbours, Petra runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Sineu, 9 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Petra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
2° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 12 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SineuBalearic Islands9 km WNW20°9°51 mm
ManacorBalearic Islands10 km ESE20°9°52 mm
Santa MargalidaBalearic Islands10 km N20°9°55 mm
MontuïriBalearic Islands12 km WSW20°9°47 mm
PorreresBalearic Islands14 km SW20°9°48 mm
MuroBalearic Islands15 km NNW20°9°55 mm
FelanitxBalearic Islands16 km S20°9°47 mm
Can PicafortBalearic Islands17 km NNE20°10°58 mm

The Almanac · Petra Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Petra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°5°69 mm10 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦✦
February15°5°57 mm10 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
March17°7°41 mm12 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°9°50 mm12 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May24°12°30 mm10 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°16°16 mm11 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°19°7.0 mm11 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
August32°20°17 mm10 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September28°17°60 mm9 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October24°14°85 mm10 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
November19°9°110 mm10 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
December16°7°68 mm10 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Petra in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Petra in April?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Petra?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and June.

How long are the days in Petra in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 23 min in December to 14 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Petra in April?

Hardly — April nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Petra in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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