Mecca weather in May (Saudi Arabia)

Is Mecca a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

May in Mecca generally 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. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Mecca in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 2 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 305 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Mecca.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Mecca. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mecca, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 41°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 6 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 36%  

Sunshine 305 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mecca.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Saudi Arabia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Saudi Arabia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.