Is Petra & Dead Sea busy?

Petra & Dead Sea gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Petra & Dead Sea?

For thinner crowds, visit Petra & Dead Sea in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Petra & Dead Sea least crowded?

Petra & Dead Sea is least crowded in January, July, and December.

cultural · Jordan · 30.33°N 35.44°E

Best time to visit Petra & Dead Sea (and when it is crowded)

Petra & Dead Sea is a cultural destination in Jordan. Its peak season is May and September, and it is least crowded in January, July, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

May and September

Quietest months

January, July, and December

Petra & Dead Sea month by month

How crowded Petra & Dead Sea gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Petra & Dead Sea in January: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in February: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in March: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in April: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in May: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in June: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in July: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in August: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in September: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in October: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in November: Quiet
Petra & Dead Sea in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Petra & Dead Sea busy?: Petra & Dead Sea gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Petra & Dead Sea?: For thinner crowds, visit Petra & Dead Sea in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Petra & Dead Sea least crowded?: Petra & Dead Sea is least crowded in January, July, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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