Makkah Weather in May
Saudi Arabia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high42°C (107°F)
Avg low27°C (80°F)
Rainfall5 mm (0.2 in)
RatingPoor 1.9/10
Makkah in May sees daytime temperatures around 42°C (107°F), dropping to about 27°C (80°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 25%. You get roughly 13 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Makkah?
May is not the best time to visit Makkah (1.9/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 42°C (107°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 27°C (80°F) |
| Daily mean | 33°C (92°F) |
| Rainfall | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 25% |
| Cloud cover | 21% |
| Daylight | 13 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 11.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.9 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Makkah in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Makkah weather in other months
Jan29°C / 17°C8 mmExcellentFeb32°C / 18°C2 mmGoodMar35°C / 20°C2 mmFairApr38°C / 24°C14 mmPoorMay42°C / 27°C5 mmPoorJun44°C / 29°C2 mmPoorJul43°C / 29°C1 mmPoorAug43°C / 29°C4 mmPoorSep43°C / 29°C3 mmPoorOct39°C / 26°C6 mmPoorNov34°C / 22°C9 mmFairDec31°C / 19°C8 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit MakkahJune →
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
- Madinah41°C · 3 mm
- Asmara28°C · 30 mm
- Aswan41°C · 0 mm
- Riyadh40°C · 2 mm
- Sanaa29°C · 4 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.