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Al Ula weather in May (Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Al Ula during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Al Ula includes very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 36°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 20°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Al Ula in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.8 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 1 day days of rain.

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

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

 

Al Ula, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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.

Camping
10/10

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