Saudi Arabia in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Saudi Arabia in may 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Saudi Arabia. These forecasts are statistics for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Riyadh
good weather UV index: 9
Weather at 6am
83°F
Clear/Sunny
82% of time
15%
4%
1%
Weather at 12pm
99°F
Clear/Sunny
84% of time
13%
3%
1%
Weather at 6pm
99°F
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
14%
5%
1%
Weather at 3am
83°F
81%
14%
5%
1%
Where to go in Saudi Arabia in may?
Where to go in Saudi Arabia in may: destination map
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Where to go in each region in may?
| Ash-Sharqiyah (East - Persian Gulf) (Dhahran, Al Khobar, Al Hufuf...) | 99°F to 108°F | 0 day | 81°F to 83°F | good weather* |
| Asir (South West) (Al Bahah, Jizan, Najran...) | 86°F to 95°F | 0 à 5 days | 88°F | perfect weather* |
| Hejaz (West - Red Sea) (Mecca, Medina, Jeddah (Jiddah)...) | 92°F to 104°F | 0 à 3 days | 81°F to 85°F | good weather* |
| Nejd (Central) (Riyadh, Hail, Ar Rass...) | 94°F to 103°F | 0 à 1 days | good weather* |
Where should you go in Saudi Arabia in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Saudi Arabia in may ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
On the month of may the weather in Saudi Arabia is perfect, but in Hail only. Thus, in Hail these ideal weather conditions will allow you to enjoy a maximum your vacations: the sun is here, precipitations are scarce and the humidity is bearable. It is therefore the ideal month to go to this city!
Please note that the weather is good in Dhahran, Medina, Riyadh and Al Khobar. In these cities, temperatures are attractive and allow you to visit - and why not do a bit of sunbathing in the sun!
If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to go sightseeing around, the cities of Jeddah (Jiddah) and Mecca have a just ok weather for it in may.
Climate in Saudi Arabia in may
Climate in Riyadh in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Riyadh is 92°F (maximum temperature is 103°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very warm in this city in this month. It rains very rarely during may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain during your vacations!
With good weather conditions, the month of may is an advisable month to go there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 92°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 103°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 24% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 13:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Mecca in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Mecca is 94°F (maximum temperature is 104°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very hot there in may. It almost never rains during the month of may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain for your stay!
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 94°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 104°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Humidity | 36% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 6% | ||
| Length of day | 13:09 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Medina in may
In may, maximum temperature is 101°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 90°F). The climate is very hot in this location in may. There is no rain during may. You will be well dry during your stay!
With a good weather, may is a good month to go in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 90°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 101°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.3in | ||
| Humidity | 26% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 9% | ||
| Length of day | 13:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Dhahran in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Dhahran is 94°F (maximum temperature is 99°F and minimum temperature is 88°F). The climate is very warm there in the month of may. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during this month. You stay dry for your journey!
With a good weather, the month of may is an advisable month to go in that area in Saudi Arabia.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 94°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 99°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||
| Humidity | 42% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 6% | ||
| Length of day | 13:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Jeddah (Jiddah) in may
In may, the mean temperature in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 90°F (maximum temperature is 95°F and minimum temperature is 85°F). The climate is very warm around this city in this month. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during this month. You will not get wet throughout your stay!
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 90°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 56% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 6% | ||
| Length of day | 13:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Saudi Arabia in may
| Riyadh in may | good weather |
| Mecca in may | good weather |
| Medina in may | good weather |
| Dhahran in may | good weather |
| Jeddah (Jiddah) in may | good weather |
| Hail in may | perfect weather |
| Al Khobar in may | good weather |
| Abha in may | good weather |
| Abqaiq in may | good weather |
| Al Bahah in may | perfect weather |
| Al Hufuf in may | tolerable weather |
| Al Jubayl in may | good weather |
| Ar Rass in may | good weather |
| Dammam in may | good weather |
| Jizan in may | tolerable weather |
| Khamis Mushait in may | perfect weather |
| Najran in may | perfect weather |
| Rabigh in may | good weather |
| Safwa in may | good weather |
| Sayhat in may | good weather |
| Tabuk in may | perfect weather |
| Ta'if in may | perfect weather |
| Tarut in may | good weather |
| Yanbu in may | perfect weather |
Weather data for Saudi Arabia in may:
Weather data for Saudi Arabia in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Saudi Arabia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Saudi Arabia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Saudi Arabia.