Travel advisory · JordanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Jordan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

5 km strip along the Iraqi and Syrian borders · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
Iraq border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, US
Syria border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, US
Northeast Jordan · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France
Refugee camps · avoid non-essential travel · Ireland, US

Also named by one government: 3 km strip along the Syrian border (UK), Baqa'a neighborhood of Ayn Basha (US), East of Ruwaished (Canada), Mansheyat al Ghayyath (US), Rusayfah (US), Ruwayshid (US), Aqaba and surroundings (France), Ma'an (France), Mafraq governorate west of Ruwaished (Canada), Palestinian territories border zone (France), Strip bordering the red zone (France), Zarqa governorate (Canada)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country; advises against all travel to parts of Jordan (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider travel due to terrorism and armed conflict	Oct 23, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Avoid non-essential travel to other parts of Jordan	Oct 29, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased vigilance recommended across Jordan (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Petra

Petra is a Nabataean city carved into rose-colored cliffs, where you walk a narrow gorge to reach the Treasury and climb steps to the Monastery.

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Petra is an ancient city in southern Jordan, built by the Nabataeans, an Arab people who grew rich on the caravan trade. Its buildings were cut straight into sandstone cliffs with rose-colored bands that change color in the light. The usual way in is the Siq, a narrow gorge that opens onto the Treasury, the best-known carved facade at the site. Past it lie tombs, a theater, colonnaded streets and the Monastery, reached by a long climb of steps.

A trip built around history and walking suits Petra. One full day covers the main sights, and a second day lets you take the higher trails and the Monastery at a slower pace. Expect a lot of walking on uneven stone, and hot sun in summer. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for walking outdoors. Staying in Wadi Musa, the town at the site entrance, makes early starts simpler.

Petra in five

Stay a night in Jordan to pay lessPetra costs 50 JD for one day if you spend a night in Jordan, but 90 JD for same-day visitors. Two days is 55 JD, three 60 JD.Petra fees
Buy a Jordan Pass before you flyIt includes Petra entry and waives the tourist visa fee if you stay at least two nights. 70–80 JD depending on Petra days.Jordan Pass guide
Start at the gate earlyThe Siq and Treasury are calmest early in the day, before tour groups arrive from Amman and Aqaba.
Save energy for the MonasteryThe climb to the Monastery is roughly 800 rock-cut steps. Go in the afternoon when it is in the sun.
Plan two days if you canOne day covers the main trail and the Monastery. A second day adds the High Place of Sacrifice and quieter trails.

Things to do in Petra

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Historic site · PetraUrn Tomb

people walking on brown rock formation during daytime

Landmark · PetraPetra Visitor CenterArrive early to begin your visit before the site gets busier.

Historic site · PetraBayda

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Need to know

Entrance: 50 JD 1 day, 55 JD 2 days, 60 JD 3 days; 90 JD same-day visitors Read more
Permits: Ticket or Jordan Pass; buy online or at the visitor center Read more
Season: Year-round; best spring and autumn
Nearest town: Wadi Musa, next to the visitor center
Getting there: About 3 hours by road from Amman, 2 hours from Aqaba

Weather by month

Rainy days

Best
Good
Mixed

JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Cold, some snow
FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh15°Low5°Cold
MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh19°Low8°Mild, clear
AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°Warm, busy
MayClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low16°Warm
JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low20°Hot
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low21°Very hot
AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low21°Very hot
SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Hot
OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low16°Warm, busy
NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh20°Low10°Mild
DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh15°Low6°Cold

Average daily high and low in Wadi Musa, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Petra

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 19°
Humidity: 28%
Wind: 12 km/h
Chance of rain: 5%

Wadi Musa

11:06 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT+3

Today24°15°5%Monday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 5%.
Tue21°15°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed18°12°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 3%.
Thu18°12°1%Thursday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 1%.
Fri16°10°10%Friday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 10%.
Sat12°8°4%Saturday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 4%.
Sun13°7°3%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 3%.

Updated 08:39 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.709 JOD

Amount

Converted to

JOD · Jordanian Dinar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Before you go to Petra

Petra tickets and Jordan PassCompare one, two and three day optionsRead the guide

Guided walks in PetraA local guide for the Siq and MonasteryCompare tours

eSIM for JordanMaps and ride bookings around Wadi MusaRead the guide

Travel insurance for JordanCover for steps, heat and sprainsRead the guide

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Rules for Petra, checked

Petra's 50 JD one-day ticket requires a night in Jordan; same-day visitors from abroad pay 90 JD.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
The Jordan Pass waives the tourist visa fee only if bought before arrival and you stay at least two nights.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source

All Petra guides

Where to stayWhere to stay in Wadi Musa: gate, town, Taybeh or Al BaydaChecked Oct 4, 2026

How toPetra tickets, opening hours and the Jordan Pass: costs and sumsChecked Oct 4, 2026

ItineraryPetra in 1 or 2 days: how long the Monastery really takesChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Petra

All of Jordan

Amman, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Pass

Read the guide Wadi Rum

Red desert and camps, about 1.5 to 2 hours south

Read the guide Amman

The capital, about 3 hours north by road

Read the guide Jordan Pass guide

How the pass changes the Petra ticket

Read the guide Getting around Jordan

Buses, driver or rental car between sights

Read the guide

Petra FAQ

How much is a ticket to Petra?

50 JD for one day, 55 JD for two and 60 JD for three if you stay overnight in Jordan. Same-day visitors pay 90 JD.

Is the Jordan Pass worth it for Petra?

Usually yes for stays of two nights or more. The pass costs 70–80 JD, includes Petra and waives the visa fee.

How many days do I need in Petra?

Two days lets you walk the main trail, climb to the Monastery and add the High Place of Sacrifice without rushing.

Can I visit Petra as a day trip?

Yes, from Amman or Aqaba, but it is a long day and a same-day ticket costs more. A night in Wadi Musa is easier.

What should I wear and carry in Petra?

Closed shoes with grip for the rock steps, a hat and more water than you expect. The Siq is flat and shaded; the Monastery climb is neither. Start early in summer, when afternoon heat turns the long trail into a slog.