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 Petra — May climate, side by side
| Mecca | Petra | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 48/100 (F) | 91/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 39°C | 27°C |
| Avg high / low | 39° / 25° | 28° / 16° |
| Rainfall | 7 mm | 3 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Humidity | 31% | 34% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 134 | 64 |
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.