Jordan · Africa & Middle East
Petra & Wadi Rum
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You walk down a crack in the rock for a kilometre and a carved facade appears at the end of it. Then you sleep in the desert.
The best time to visit Petra & Wadi Rum is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
Best time to go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
AMM
Good for
moving about and doing things
old stones and real towns
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
sunshine and salt water
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May23°C74°F
Jun–Aug33°C91°F
Sep–Nov27°C81°F
Dec–Feb15°C58°F
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