Hot
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Riyadh, 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 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
39°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
10h
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riyadh, 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
May12mm average rain
May sits near Riyadh's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and May to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May10 hours average sun
May is brighter than Riyadh'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.
Weather score
May71 weather score
May sits close to Riyadh's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
