Aqaba weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
What is the weather like in Aqaba in May?
In May, Aqaba is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Aqaba.
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 13 h 37 min05:48 – 19:24
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 15 %on average
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Amman
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %61 %
- Seaweight 25 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Aqaba in May: quick answers
Is Aqaba hot in May?
Yes. In May, Aqaba is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C and nights stay around 20 °C. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Aqaba in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Aqaba in May?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)