Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Saudi Arabia in May
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
11h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 7mm, 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 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May36°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
May7mm average rain
May is close to Saudi Arabia'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 brighter than Saudi Arabia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Saudi Arabia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May79 weather score
May scores above Saudi Arabia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.