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Amman weather in May
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Amman in May?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Amman in May ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Amman in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Amman. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Amman.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 12°C | 23% | 1.2 | 9.6h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 14°C | 23% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 17°C | 18% | 1.0 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 24°C | 8% | 0.3 | 12.2h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 28°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 31°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 31°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 20°C | 10% | 0.5 | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ December | 7°C | 14°C | 15% | 0.9 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Amman averages 28°C, 5% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Amman in May
Is May a good time to visit Amman?
May is an excellent time to visit Amman (score 9.6/10). With 28°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Amman in May?
With 28°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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