Aqaba Governorate Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan in May.

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Aqaba Wadi Rum Ramm

Thinking about venturing to Aqaba Governorate, Jordan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Aqaba Governorate in May

Aqaba Governorate, Jordan is a region in Jordan. May in Aqaba Governorate generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Wadi Rum to 33°C (91°F) in Aqaba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Aqaba and 16°C (61°F) in Wadi Rum. 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.

To explore the conditions in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Aqaba.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Aqaba enjoys about 319 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Aqaba Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aqaba Governorate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Aqaba)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March25°C (77°F) April29°C (84°F) May33°C (91°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly37°C (99°F) August37°C (99°F) September35°C (95°F) October31°C (88°F) November26°C (79°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aqaba Governorate in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aqaba Governorate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Aqaba Governorate

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan?

Temperature range in Aqaba Governorate (May)

Precipitation variation in Aqaba Governorate (May)

Aqaba

In May Aqaba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
319 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
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Wadi Rum

In May Wadi Rum generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
319 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Ramm

In May Ramm generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
319 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aqaba Governorate in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aqaba 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Wadi Rum 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Ramm 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)

Aqaba Governorate weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan in May?

May in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan brings tolerable weather. In Aqaba, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan in May?

Average temperatures in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan during May range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Aqaba.

Does Aqaba Governorate, Jordan get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan. Aqaba averages only about 0.5 mm (0.02 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Aqaba Governorate, Jordan?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Aqaba, May might be a good time to visit Aqaba Governorate, Jordan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Aqaba. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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