Wadi Rum weather in May (Aqaba Governorate, Jordan)

How does the weather in Wadi Rum usually fare in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Wadi Rum during May, featuring very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Wadi Rum in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 1 day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 319 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wadi Rum, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 2 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 16% *  

Sunshine 319 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Eilat, Israel (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Jordan in May

Find out more about the weather in Jordan 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

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