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
- 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.
Wadi Musa
Jordan's gateway to Petra, with more than 50 hotels and a Nabataean settlement beneath its streets.
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Wadi Musa is a town in Ma'an Governorate in southern Jordan and the administrative center of the Petra district. It is the main base for visitors to Petra, which lies about 3.5 km away. The town is about 250 km from Amman and about 100 km north of the Red Sea port of Aqaba. It has more than 50 hotels, many of them four or five stars and built in recent years, along with tourist restaurants and shops and bazaars selling handicrafts and souvenirs.
Beneath the modern town lies a Nabataean settlement with residences, villas, temples and water systems. Ain Musa, a spring nearby, is said to be where Moses struck water from a rock, and the Nabataeans channeled its water to Petra. Jebel Harun holds the Tomb of Aaron, the traditional burial site of the biblical Aaron. The climate is semi-arid: most rain falls in winter, about 193 mm a year, and the average annual temperature is 15.5 °C (59.9 °F). Plan your nights around Petra.
Wadi Musa in five
- Read the current advice before you bookThe UK advises against all travel only within 3 km of the Syria border, and Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Jordan. Both cite regional tension, including Iranian strikes near Aqaba in early September.UK travel advice
- Spend a night in Jordan before you enter PetraOne-day entry is 50 JD for visitors who stay a night in Jordan and 90 JD for same-day visitors; two days is 55 JD and three days 60 JD. Children under 12 are free.Petra fees
- Plan around the winter opening hoursFrom 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027 the site and visitor center list 06:30 to 17:00. Summer hours ran 06:00 to 18:00 until 1 October. Confirm the times on arrival.Petra opening hours
- Do the sums on the Jordan PassThe pass costs 70, 75 or 80 JD for one, two or three Petra days and waives the 40 JD visa fee if bought before arrival and you stay the minimum nights. It only pays off with enough sights.Jordan Pass guide
- Pick the base that matches your morningsHotels by the visitor center save the first walk; Taybeh sits higher and quieter. The where-to-stay guide compares four bases and the early-start trade-offs.Where to stay in Wadi Musa
Need to know
- Airport
- None in town; Amman and Aqaba are the gateways
- Getting there
- Amman about 3 h by road (4 h on the King's Highway); Aqaba about 2 h by bus
- Getting around
- Walk to the visitor center; golf cart to the Treasury is 15 JD one way
- Best base
- Near the visitor center for early starts; Taybeh for quiet
- Time needed
- One long day minimum; two days for the Monastery and quieter trails
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Cold, rainJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, rain
- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh15°Low5°ColdFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh19°Low8°Mild, clearMarchClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°Warm, busyAprilClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- MayClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low16°WarmMayClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low20°HotJuneClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low21°Very hotJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low21°Very hotAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Hot, quieterSeptemberClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, quieter
- OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low16°Warm, clearOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh20°Low10°Cool, flood riskNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, flood risk
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh15°Low6°ColdDecemberClear
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
Average daily high and low in Wadi Musa, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Wadi Musa
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
22
- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 28%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Petra
01:02 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today21°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
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Petrawalk from the visitor centerThe Siq, the Treasury and the Monastery, with trails of 1.5 to 11.6 km.Read the guide
- Wadi Rumabout 1.5 to 2 hours by roadRed sandstone desert south of Petra; a camp night works better than a rushed day.Read the guide
- Ammanabout 3 hours by roadThe capital and the usual arrival point, with the Citadel and the downtown souks.Read the guide
Before you go to Wadi Musa
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Rules for Wadi Musa, checked
- Petra entry for visitors staying a night in Jordan: 50 JD one day, 55 JD two days, 60 JD three days; 90 JD for same-day visitors; children under 12 free.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Petra site and visitor center hours from 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027: 06:30 to 17:00. Overnight stays inside the park are not permitted.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Jordan Pass: 70, 75 or 80 JD for one, two or three Petra days; the 40 JD visa fee is waived if you buy before arrival and meet the minimum nights.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Wadi Musa FAQ
How much does it cost to enter Petra?
The Visit Petra site lists 50 JD for one day, 55 JD for two and 60 JD for three if you stay at least one night in Jordan, and 90 JD for same-day visitors. Children under 12 enter free. Check the site before you go.
What time does Petra open in winter?
Visit Petra lists 06:30 to 17:00 for the site and visitor center from 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027. Summer hours ran 06:00 to 18:00. Overnight stays inside the park are not allowed.
Is Wadi Musa the same as Petra?
No. Wadi Musa is the town where most visitors sleep; Petra is the archaeological park beside it. The visitor center in Wadi Musa sells tickets and arranges licensed guides.
How long does it take to get from Amman to Wadi Musa?
Visit Petra gives about 3 hours by the Desert Highway and about 4 hours on the King's Highway. It also lists a JETT bus from Amman's Abdali station at 06:30 returning at 17:00; confirm the timetable with the operator.
Is it safe to visit Petra now?
The UK advises against all travel only within 3 km of the Syria border, but warns of regional tension and attacks near Aqaba. Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Jordan. Read both pages and your insurer's terms before booking.