Eastern Province Weather in May

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

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Al Khobar Dammam Al Jubail Al Hofuf

Thinking about venturing to Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia 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 Eastern Province in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 35°C (95°F) in Dammam to 42°C (108°F) in Al Hofuf. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Al Hofuf and 27°C (81°F) in Dammam. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.7 mm (0.03 in) in Al Khobar.

Explore Eastern Province by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March25°C (77°F) April30°C (86°F) May36°C (97°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly40°C (104°F) August40°C (104°F) September38°C (100°F) October34°C (93°F) November28°C (82°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Province in May

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

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 Eastern Province

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

Temperature range in Eastern Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Province (May)

Al Khobar

In May Al Khobar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
36°C (97°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
Climate in Al Khobar →

Dammam

In May Dammam generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Al Jubail

In May Al Jubail generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
37°C (99°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
Climate in Al Jubail →

Al Hofuf

In May Al Hofuf generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
42°C (108°F)
45°C (113°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Al Hofuf →

Al Khafji

In May Al Khafji generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
39°C (102°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Al Khobar 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Dammam 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Al Jubail 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Al Hofuf 42°C (108°F) 26°C (79°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Al Khafji 39°C (102°F) 27°C (81°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Hafr Al Baten 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)

Eastern Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Al Khobar sees daytime temperatures near 36°C (97°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

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

Average temperatures in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia during May range from a nighttime low near 27°C (81°F) to a daytime high around 36°C (97°F) in Al Khobar.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia during May, with Al Khobar averaging close to 0.7 mm (0.03 in).

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

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Al Khobar, May may not be the ideal time to visit Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

On average, the best time to visit Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is in January, February, March, November and December with generally excellent weather in Al Khobar. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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