May Rainfall and Precipitation in Saudi Arabia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Saudi Arabia in May.

Saudi Arabia experiences precipitation in May ranging from almost none in Yanbu (0.2 mm (0.01 in)) to moderate in Abha (98 mm (3.9 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Saudi Arabia precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Saudi Arabia receive in May?

Riyadh stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 2.4 mm (0.1 in).

How many days does it rain in Saudi Arabia in May?

Rainfall in Riyadh typically falls on roughly 3 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Saudi Arabia?

No. May sits outside the typical rainy season in Saudi Arabia, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in May in Saudi Arabia?

Based on our records, Abha receives the most rainfall in Saudi Arabia in May, averaging about 98 mm (3.9 in).

What is the driest city in May in Saudi Arabia?

Yanbu is the driest city we have data for in Saudi Arabia in May, with monthly rainfall close to 0.2 mm (0.01 in).

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