Aqaba · SpringMonth summary
Aqaba weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 35°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Aqaba in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 35°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Aqaba. November remains slightly better (+1.6 pts).
By trip type
Aqaba in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 32°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Aqaba Spring marks the start of the good season in Aqaba. Temperatures rise (35°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 11°C | 21°C | 3% | 0.2 | 9.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 12°C | 22°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 25°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ April | 18°C | 32°C | 2% | 0.1 | 12.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ May | 22°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 June | 25°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 27°C | 40°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 27°C | 40°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 25°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 22°C | 32°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 17°C | 27°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.2h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 22°C | 3% | 0.2 | 9.4h | 8.2/10 |
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, Aqaba averages 35°C, 1% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -2.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Aqaba in May
Is May a good time to visit Aqaba?
May is an excellent time to visit Aqaba (score 7.5/10). With 35°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Aqaba in May?
Temperatures reach 35°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.0h/day.
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