Hot
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Makkah, Saudi Arabia in May
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
39°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
11h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Makkah, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May39°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
May5mm average rain
May is close to Makkah's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Makkah's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June and September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is close to Makkah's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May71 weather score
May sits close to Makkah's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
