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

In May, Medina averages 40°C high / 27°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 3 mm.

Medina vs Riyadh in May

Medina and Riyadh are nearly tied in May — 46 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Medina is sweltering, dry, poor air quality; Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Medina vs Riyadh — May climate, side by side

	🇸🇦 Medina	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	37°C
Avg high / low	40° / 27°	39° / 24°
Rainfall	1 mm	3 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	18%	17%
Air quality (AQI)	116	171

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

Month by month

Medina 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January46
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best February49

Medina vs Riyadh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Medina or Riyadh?: Medina and Riyadh are nearly tied in May — 46 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Medina is sweltering, dry, poor air quality; Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Medina vs Riyadh in May?: In May, Medina averages 40°C high / 27°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 3 mm.