The weather in May in Wadi Rum

It's hot in May in Wadi Rum with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 24°C.

May isn’t a good month to be in Wadi Rum. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Wadi Rum, Jordan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 45°C in 2016, Wadi Rum reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,8 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Wadi Rum

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wadi Rum. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Wadi Rum New York
Average temperature 37°C 22°C
Max. temperature 40°C 28°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,8 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 1 day 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Wadi Rum with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 38°C, with nights around 23°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Wadi Rum is around 38°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Wadi Rum

Temperature in May in Wadi Rum over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Wadi Rum

Total precipitation in May in Wadi Rum over the years

Daily UV index in May in Wadi Rum

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Wadi Rum, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Wadi Rum by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wadi Rum. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.