🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi vs Petra (Wadi Musa) 🇯🇴
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Petra (Wadi Musa), Jordan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abu Dhabi is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Abu Dhabi is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 🇯🇴 Petra (Wadi Musa) | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 33°C | 24°C |
| Hottest month | August · 41°C | July · 33°C |
| Coldest month | January (17°C low) | January (3°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 21 | 27 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | January, February, December | March, April, November |
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).
🇯🇴 Petra (Wadi Musa)
Best around March, April, November. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abu Dhabi or Petra (Wadi Musa) warmer?
Abu Dhabi is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Abu Dhabi or Petra (Wadi Musa)?
Petra (Wadi Musa) is rainier — Abu Dhabi sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi vs Petra (Wadi Musa)?
Abu Dhabi is best around January, February, December; Petra (Wadi Musa) is best around March, April, November.
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