Al Qassim Province Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia in May.

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Buraydah Unayzah Al Rass

Considering a trip to Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Al Qassim Province in May

Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. May in Al Qassim Province generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 40°C (104°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Buraydah. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.3 mm (0.1 in) in Buraydah.

Explore Al Qassim Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Al Qassim Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Buraydah)

January21°C (70°F) February24°C (75°F) March28°C (82°F) April34°C (93°F) May40°C (104°F) June43°C (109°F) This monthJuly44°C (111°F) August45°C (113°F) September42°C (108°F) October36°C (97°F) November28°C (82°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Al Qassim Province in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Al Qassim Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Al Qassim Province

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia?

Temperature range in Al Qassim Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Al Qassim Province (May)

Buraydah

In May Buraydah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
40°C (104°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Unayzah

In May Unayzah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
40°C (104°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Al Rass

In May Al Rass generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
40°C (104°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Al Qassim Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Buraydah 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Unayzah 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Al Rass 40°C (104°F) 24°C (75°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)

Al Qassim Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia in May?

May in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia brings poor weather. In Buraydah, daytime temperatures are typically around 40°C (104°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia in May?

In Buraydah, the average daytime high in May is 40°C (104°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. Buraydah averages only about 2.3 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia with often unpleasant weather in Buraydah.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Buraydah. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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