Sun, sea & sand

Jizan weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

80

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: November – April

What is the weather like in Jizan in May?

In May, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score918074
Day33°35°36°
Night27°29°30°
Sea30°32°32°
Sun9 h9 h8 h
Rain days210

More details for May

Daylight
12 h 55 min05:39 – 18:33
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
22 %on averageAll months
Hot days
31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3Asia/Riyadh

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
  • 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
  • Insect repellent

Jizan in May: quick answers

Is Jizan hot in May?

Yes. In May, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C and nights stay around 29 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Jizan in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 31.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Jizan in May?

It hardly ever rains.

Jizan month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences