What is the weather like in Jeddah vs Riyadh in May?

In May, Jeddah averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 3 mm.

Jeddah vs Riyadh in May

Jeddah is the better pick in May — 89 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jeddah is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Jeddah vs Riyadh — May climate, side by side

	🇸🇦 Jeddah	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	37°C
Avg high / low	35° / 27°	39° / 24°
Rainfall	1 mm	3 mm
Rainy days	0	1
Humidity	61%	17%
Air quality (AQI)	138	171

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Jeddah 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January89
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best February49

Jeddah vs Riyadh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Jeddah or Riyadh?: Jeddah is the better pick in May — 89 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jeddah is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Jeddah vs Riyadh in May?: In May, Jeddah averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 3 mm.