Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Red Sea, Saudi Arabia in May
Weather score86Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 12h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
12h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
86
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 12h 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 Red Sea, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May34°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
May1mm average rain
May is close to Red Sea's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May12 hours average sun
May is brighter than Red Sea's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May is close to Red Sea'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
May86 weather score
May sits close to Red Sea's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
