Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Dammam, Saudi Arabia in May
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
9.8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dammam, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May37°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.
Rain
May2mm average rain
May is close to Dammam's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May9.8 hours average sun
May sits close to Dammam's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May is close to Dammam's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May76 weather score
May scores above Dammam's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
