Jordan weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Jordan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Jordan in May?
May in Jordan generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Wadi Musa at 29°C to very warm in Aqaba at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Aqaba and 16°C in Wadi Musa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Aqaba with an average of 0.5 mm to low rainfall in Irbid with 9.1 mm. The city Amman usually sees around 329 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jordan in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jordan climate page.
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Average weather in Amman
In May Amman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Aqaba
In May Aqaba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Wadi Musa
In May Wadi Musa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Wadi Rum
In May Wadi Rum generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sowayma
In May Sowayma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Jordan?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Jordan. Typically, the climate in Amman is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Jordan is in March, April, May, June, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Amman. In contrast, January, February and August tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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