Best time to visit Saudi Arabia in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Saudi Arabia — the country-average travel-comfort score is 74.6/100. The best months are February, March, December.
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Weather in Saudi Arabia in May
Typical weather across Saudi Arabia in May: average high 38.3°C, low 25.4°C, about 2 mm of rain, and 11.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among Saudi Arabia's cities, Jeddah has the best weather in May (score 81/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Saudi Arabia avg | Best city (Jeddah) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 74.6 | 81 |
| High / Low | 38.3° / 25.4° | 36° / 24.8° |
| Precipitation | 2 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.8 | 12.1 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Saudi Arabia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Saudi Arabia.
When to visit Saudi Arabia in other months
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