Weather in May in Saudi Arabia
Are you planning a trip a to Saudi Arabia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in May?
The weather in Saudi Arabia in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Khamis Mushayt at 29°C to very hot in Al-Hofuf at 43°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Al-Hofuf and 18°C in Khamis Mushayt. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Yanbu with an average of 0.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Abha with 98 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 288 hours of sunshine in Riyadh. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saudi Arabia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Saudi Arabia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In May Riyadh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jeddah
In May Jeddah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Makkah
In May Makkah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Al Khobar
In May Al Khobar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Medina
In May Medina generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Riyadh, May may not be the ideal time to visit Saudi Arabia.
On average, the best time to visit Saudi Arabia is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Riyadh. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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