Siq
Petra, Jordan
The Siq is a sandstone entrance and canyon located in Petra, Jordan, within the Ma'an Governorate. It is part of Petra and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. Visitors can explore this geological formation as part of the wider area.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 31 °C and no rain, while January is the coolest with daily highs of 12 °C, lows of 3 °C, and 57 mm of rain across about 9 days. The capital Amman is 187 km away, and the nearest airport is Ramon International Airport in Eilat, Israel, at a distance of 79 km.
Nearby sights include Al-Khazneh at 0.5 km, Petra at 1.5 km, and Ed-Deir, Petra at 3.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °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 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 48 | 42 | 13 | 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.
