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Makkah weather in May (Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia)

Is May a good time to explore Makkah weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Makkah includes extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 41°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 27°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Makkah in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 305 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Makkah. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Makkah climate page with graphs.

 

Makkah, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 41°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 36% *  
SunshineSunshine 305 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 75% *  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in May

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
9/10

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