Mecca vs Petra in May

Petra is the better pick in May — 91 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petra is warm, dry, while Mecca is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Mecca vs PetraMay climate, side by side

MeccaPetra
Comfort score48/100 (F)91/100 (S)
Feels-like high39°C27°C
Avg high / low39° / 25°28° / 16°
Rainfall7 mm3 mm
Rainy days21
Humidity31%34%
Air quality (AQI)13464

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

Mecca vs Petra in May — FAQ

Is May better in Mecca or Petra?
Petra is the better pick in May — 91 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petra is warm, dry, while Mecca is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Mecca vs Petra in May?
In May, Mecca averages 39°C high / 25°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Petra averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.