Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Saudi Arabia this May.
Saudi Arabia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 29°C (84°F) in Khamis Mushayt to 43°C (109°F) in Al-Hofuf. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Al-Hofuf and 18°C (64°F) in Khamis Mushayt.
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Daytime temperatures in Riyadh typically peak at 40°C (104°F) in May, putting it in the extremely high range.
Average overnight lows in Saudi Arabia during May sit near 26°C (79°F) in Riyadh.
According to our recent database analysis, Al-Hofuf is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 43°C (109°F) and rarely drops below 27°C (81°F) during the night.
The coldest city in May in Saudi Arabia is Khamis Mushayt when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 29°C (84°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 18°C (64°F).
Riyadh enjoys approximately 288 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 31°C (88°F) in Jazan this month, which is a bit warm for swimming. For many people, water temperatures around 31°C (88°F) might feel quite warm, especially compared to typical swimming pool temperatures of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82°F).
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