Mecca Region weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Mecca Region: highs of 39°C (102°F) and about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (80°F) and cloud cover 22% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 29°C (85°F). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 41°C (105°F) and 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Jeddah, the largest city in Mecca Region. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Mecca Region?
least pleasant month Weather score 63/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Mecca Region. For better conditions, consider Nov–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Mecca Region in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 2 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Mecca Region in May?
Days average 39°C (102°F) and nights 27°C (80°F).
Mecca Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (83°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 7 mm | 26% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm | 23% | 25°C (77°F) | best |
| March | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 1 mm | 22% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| April | 36°C (96°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 5 mm | 24% | 28°C (83°F) | fair |
| May | 39°C (102°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm | 22% | 29°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 41°C (105°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 23% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 41°C (105°F) | 28°C (83°F) | 0 mm | 31% | 32°C (89°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 40°C (104°F) | 29°C (83°F) | 0 mm | 36% | 33°C (91°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 40°C (103°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm | 33% | 32°C (89°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 37°C (99°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 mm | 16% | 31°C (87°F) | fair |
| November | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 12 mm | 16% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 5 mm | 20% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Mecca Region in May
Weather can differ a lot within Mecca Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | 39°C (102°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Makkah | 40°C (104°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Ta’if | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 8 mm | fair |
| Rābigh | 33°C (92°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 1 mm | fair |
| Ash Shafā | 35°C (94°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm | fair |
| Al Līth | 32°C (89°F) | 30°C (85°F) | 3 mm | best |
| Al Khurmah | 39°C (101°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm | least pleasant |
| Thuwal | 40°C (103°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Turabah | 37°C (99°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Jumūm | 40°C (104°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Khulayş | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |