Jeddah weather in May
May in Jeddah: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Jeddah · #173 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Jeddah climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 138 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Jeddah in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jeddah?
- May in Jeddah: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Jeddah on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Jeddah in May?
- In May, Jeddah averages a daily high of 34°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jeddah in May?
- Jeddah has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 138 in May.