SeasonMapMadaba weather in May
Jordan
May in Madaba: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Madaba · #100 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Madaba climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 40% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 64 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Madaba 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.
BusyIndependence Day, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Madaba'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).
Best weatherMadaba's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Madaba in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Independence Day
25–26 MayNational holidayClosures25 May closes offices and sends Jordanians towards the Dead Sea on the road that runs through here. Jordanian holidays get shifted to make long weekends, so check the date before you count on it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Madaba — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Madaba?
Madaba in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Madaba?
- May in Madaba: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Madaba on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Madaba in May?
- In May, Madaba averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 15.6°C, with about 3.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madaba in May?
- Madaba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in May.
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Similar destinations in Middle East — May
Within 300 km: Dead Sea's Wadi Mujib water trails open on 1 Apr – 31 Oct, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.