Riyadh Province Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Riyadh Province in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 39°C (102°F) in Al Majmaah to 42°C (108°F) in Al Kharj. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Al Kharj and 25°C (77°F) in Al Majmaah. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.4 mm (0.1 in) in Riyadh.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Riyadh sees around 288 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Riyadh Province by month

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

January22°C (72°F) February25°C (77°F) March29°C (84°F) April34°C (93°F) May40°C (104°F) June43°C (109°F) July45°C (113°F) This monthAugust44°C (111°F) September42°C (108°F) October36°C (97°F) November28°C (82°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Riyadh Province in May

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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 Riyadh Province

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Temperature range in Riyadh Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Riyadh Province (May)

Riyadh

In May Riyadh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°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
34°C (93°F)
40°C (104°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
288 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
0 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
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Al Kharj

In May Al Kharj 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
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Al Janādirīyah

In May Al Janādirīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°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
34°C (93°F)
40°C (104°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
288 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
0 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
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Banbān

In May Banbān generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°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
34°C (93°F)
40°C (104°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
288 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
0 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
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Al Majmaah

In May Al Majmaah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
39°C (102°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
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Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Riyadh Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Riyadh 40°C (104°F) 26°C (79°F) 2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Al Kharj 42°C (108°F) 26°C (79°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Al Janādirīyah 40°C (104°F) 26°C (79°F) 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Banbān 40°C (104°F) 26°C (79°F) 3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Al Majmaah 39°C (102°F) 25°C (77°F) 3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Shaqra 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 3.1 mm (0.1 in)

Riyadh Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Riyadh sees daytime temperatures near 40°C (104°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

Riyadh averages a daytime maximum of 40°C (104°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia during May, with Riyadh averaging close to 2.4 mm (0.1 in).

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia due to the typically mixed weather in Riyadh.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide excellent weather in Riyadh. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be less favorable.

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