SeasonMapJericho weather in May
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May in Jericho: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Jericho · #674 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jericho climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 45% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jericho in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jericho's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJericho's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Jericho in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The Jordan Valley summer
20 May – 20 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatValley heat with the hills trapping it in; the ruins at Tell es-Sultan and Hisham's Palace have no shade worth the name. Go at opening time or not at all.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jericho — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jericho in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jericho?
- May in Jericho: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Jericho on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Jericho in May?
- In May, Jericho averages a daily high of 33.1°C and a low of 19.1°C, with about 3.3 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jericho in May?
- Jericho has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in May.
Other months in Jericho
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Similar destinations in Middle East — May
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