May verdict

Jordan in May

Weather score91Excellent

Excellent for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

30°C

Rain

2mm

Sun

11h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

91

Excellent

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May30°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May2mm average rain

May is one of Jordan's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsMarch to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May11 hours average sun

May is brighter than Jordan's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May5°C average sea

May is close to Jordan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaJanuary and April to December

Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May91 weather score

May is one of Jordan's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsMay to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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