December weather forecast
Petra, Jordan

Petra welcomes December with a brisk drop in temperatures, indicating the arrival of winter. The climate becomes cooler, endorsing the year-end festivities in the city. Rainfall peaks to 16mm (0.63"), signalling the arrival of the rainy season. Slightly lesser sunlight denotes the short winter days. Yet, the winter sun shining on Petra's age-old ruins offers an insurmountable visual treat invoking a sense of timeless charm.

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in November to a mild 15°C (59°F). An average low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) is noted during the nights in December.

Rainfall

In Petra, Jordan, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petra, there are 22 rainfall days, and 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Petra, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of December, in Petra, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:48 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Petra.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Petra. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.