Taif weather in May (Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia)

What should you pack for a trip to Taif in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Taif during May, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 33°C. At night, they generally drop to 22°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Taif in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 305 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, February, March, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taif climate page with graphs.

 

Taif, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 36% *  

Sunshine 305 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 75% *  

* Data from: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in May

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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