SeasonMapSur weather in May
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May in Sur: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons.
#8 of 12 months in Sur · #109 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sur in May
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Sur climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 37°C / 99°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 49% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sur 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 Sur'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 weatherSur's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sur in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyBook earlyGreen turtles come ashore at Ras al-Jinz down the coast all year, but the summer months are when the beach is busiest with nesting and hatching. Viewing is guided only, at nine at night or five in the morning. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sur — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sur?
Sur in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sur?
- May in Sur: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Sur on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Sur in May?
- In May, Sur averages a daily high of 37.2°C and a low of 28°C, with about 3.8 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sur in May?
- Sur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in May.
Other months in Sur
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Similar destinations in Middle East — May
Within 300 km: Muscat's Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz around 15 May – 30 Sep, and Nizwa's Rose harvest on Jebel Akhdar around 25 Mar – 5 May.