Makkah weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Makkah: highs of 40°C (104°F) and about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (78°F) and cloud cover 22% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 43°C (109°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Makkah?
least pleasant month Weather score 58/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Makkah. For better conditions, consider Nov–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Makkah in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 4 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Makkah in May?
Days average 40°C (104°F) and nights 25°C (78°F).
Makkah weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 6 mm | 26% | best |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm | 23% | best |
| March | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 1 mm | 22% | best |
| April | 36°C (97°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 7 mm | 24% | fair |
| May | 40°C (104°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 4 mm | 22% | least pleasant |
| June | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm | 23% | least pleasant |
| July | 41°C (106°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 31% | least pleasant |
| August | 41°C (106°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm | 36% | least pleasant |
| September | 41°C (106°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 1 mm | 33% | least pleasant |
| October | 37°C (99°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm | 16% | fair |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 9 mm | 16% | best |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 4 mm | 20% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months