Ed-Deir, Petra
Petra, Jordan
Ed-Deir is a tomb carved from sandstone dating to the 1st century. It is located in the city of Petra and serves as one of the most looked-up sights in Jordan.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the spring or autumn months, specifically April, May, September, and October. During these months, temperatures are mild, with daily highs between 24 °C and 30 °C and very little rainfall. In contrast, the summer months of June through August are hotter, with daily highs reaching 32 °C. Winter, from December through February, brings cooler temperatures between 4 °C and 15 °C and the highest frequency of rainy days.
To reach Ed-Deir, travelers can fly into Ramon International Airport in Eilat, Israel, which is 79 km away. The site is 185 km from the capital, Amman. Once in the area, you can combine a trip here with visits to other sections of Petra, located 1.5 km away, or Al-Khazneh, which is 2.7 km away. Note that this site is not accessible by wheelchair.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 57 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 47 | 43 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 33 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
