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

In May, Mecca averages 39°C high / 25°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 3 mm.

Mecca vs Riyadh in May

Mecca and Riyadh are nearly tied in May — 48 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mecca is sweltering, dry, poor air quality; Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Mecca vs Riyadh — May climate, side by side

	🇸🇦 Mecca	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	39°C	37°C
Avg high / low	39° / 25°	39° / 24°
Rainfall	7 mm	3 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	31%	17%
Air quality (AQI)	134	171

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

Month by month

Mecca 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January48
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best February49

Mecca vs Riyadh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Mecca or Riyadh?: Mecca and Riyadh are nearly tied in May — 48 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mecca is sweltering, dry, poor air quality; Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Mecca vs Riyadh in May?: In May, Mecca averages 39°C high / 25°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 3 mm.