Mecca weather in May
May in Mecca: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Mecca · #575 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Mecca climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 39°C / 102°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 29% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 134 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Mecca in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Mecca?
- May in Mecca: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Mecca on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Mecca in May?
- In May, Mecca averages a daily high of 39°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 8.6 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mecca in May?
- Mecca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 134 in May.