Madinah Weather in May
Saudi Arabia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high41°C (106°F)
Avg low24°C (74°F)
Rainfall3 mm (0.1 in)
RatingPoor 2.3/10
In May, Madinah has average highs of 41°C (106°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). May is spring in Saudi Arabia. The month is very dry, with about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 18%. You get roughly 13.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Madinah?
May is not the best time to visit Madinah (2.3/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in December to February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 41°C (106°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (74°F) |
| Daily mean | 32°C (90°F) |
| Rainfall | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 18% |
| Cloud cover | 37% |
| Daylight | 13.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.2 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Madinah in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Madinah weather in other months
Jan26°C / 10°C7 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 12°C1 mmExcellentMar33°C / 15°C3 mmGoodApr37°C / 20°C4 mmFairMay41°C / 24°C3 mmPoorJun44°C / 26°C0 mmPoorJul44°C / 27°C0 mmPoorAug45°C / 28°C2 mmPoorSep43°C / 27°C0 mmPoorOct38°C / 23°C2 mmPoorNov32°C / 17°C6 mmGoodDec28°C / 13°C6 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit MadinahJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Jeddah40°C · 3 mm
- Makkah42°C · 5 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh35°C · 0 mm
- Hurghada31°C · 0 mm
- Aswan41°C · 0 mm
- Luxor39°C · 0 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.