Ar Riyāḑ in May
8.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
30°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
0Rainy days (2 mm)
13:35 hDaylight
05:05Sunrise · 18:40 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (0.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 10°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.1 |
| February | 20°C | 10°C | 13 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.3 |
| March | 23°C | 12°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| April | 26°C | 14°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| May | 30°C | 17°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.8 |
| June | 32°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.2 |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.9 |
| August | 34°C | 24°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 33°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 30°C | 19°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| November | 25°C | 16°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| December | 21°C | 12°C | 9 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ar Riyāḑ in May?
Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Ar Riyāḑ?
The best months are April, March, May, November.