Temperature
Very hot by day, mild at night.
95°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Aqaba
Jordan · Middle East
Plenty of sun. Very hot afternoons are the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
95°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
78°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
41%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 73°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
85%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
78°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 94°F, easing to about 90°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday92°F
Rain0%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon94°F
Rain0%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening90°F
Rain0%
Cloud16%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | 51 | 0.3 | 2 | 9.6 | 57 | 74 |
| Feb | 73 | 53 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.2 | 52 | 73 |
| Mar | 79 | 58 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.3 | 45 | 73 |
| Apr | 88 | 64 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 38 | 74 |
| May | 95 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 36 | 78 |
| Jun | 100 | 74 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.1 | 39 | 80 |
| Jul | 102 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.1 | 40 | 83 |
| Aug | 102 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 45 | 85 |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.5 | 50 | 83 |
| Oct | 91 | 69 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 53 | 82 |
| Nov | 81 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 54 | 80 |
| Dec | 73 | 54 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.5 | 57 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology