Riyadh Weather in May
What's the weather like in Riyadh (Ar Riyāḑ) in May 2024?
The climate in Riyadh during May can be summarized as very hot and dry.
May is in the spring in Riyadh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 38.8°C 101.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
| Average temperature | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 11 mm 0.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 3 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
| Humidity | 23% |
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Riyadh with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Riyadh
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Riyadh in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Riyadh weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 42.5°C 108.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 10.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 32mm 1.3ins |
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