Makkah Al Mukarramah Province Weather in May

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

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Jeddah Makkah Taif Thuwal

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What to Expect in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in May

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. May in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Taif at 33°C (91°F) to very hot in Makkah at 41°C (106°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Makkah and 22°C (72°F) in Taif. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Durat Alarous with an average of 0.5 mm (0.02 in) to low rainfall in Taif with 28 mm (1.1 in).

Explore Makkah Al Mukarramah Province by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May34°C (93°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October34°C (93°F) November32°C (90°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in May

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

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

Temperature range in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (May)

Jeddah

In May Jeddah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Jeddah →

Makkah

In May Makkah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
41°C (106°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
283 hours
305 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Taif

In May Taif generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
283 hours
305 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
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Thuwal

In May Thuwal generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
38°C (100°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Al Lith

In May Al Lith generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jeddah 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Makkah 41°C (106°F) 27°C (81°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Taif 33°C (91°F) 22°C (72°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Thuwal 38°C (100°F) 26°C (79°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Al Lith 36°C (97°F) 29°C (84°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Rabigh 38°C (100°F) 26°C (79°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia generally has poor weather conditions. Jeddah sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

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

In Jeddah, the average daytime high in May is 34°C (93°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia. Jeddah averages only about 0.8 mm (0.03 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia due to the typically pleasant weather in Jeddah.

On average, the best time to visit Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia is in January, February and December with generally perfect weather in Jeddah. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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