SeasonMapJordan in May
May is Jordan's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 7 destinations average 88/100, led by Aqaba at 94 — 36°C and 0 rainy days — while Amman is cooler at 27°C and scores 89.
#5 of 12 months for Jordan · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Jordan in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqaba | Beach | 36°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 94 tier S | — |
| 2 | Dead Sea | Beach | 34°C | 4 mm · 2 days | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Madaba | City | 27°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Petra | City | 27°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Amman | City | 27°C | 5 mm · 2 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 6 | Jerash | City | 29°C | 5 mm · 2 days | 86 tier A | — |
| 7 | Wadi Rum | Trekking hub | 29°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 73 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.