Jordan · SpringMonth summary
Jordan weather in May
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Jordan in May?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Jordan in May ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Jordan 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 Jordan. Temperatures rise (28°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Jordan.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 55°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 43°F | 57°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 48°F | 64°F | 19% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 75°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 63°F | 82°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 88°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 72°F | 90°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 90°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 68°F | 86°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 63°F | 79°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 54°F | 68°F | 15% | 0.0in | 9.5h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ December | 46°F | 59°F | 19% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 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, Jordan averages 82°F, 4% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Jordan in May
Is May a good time to visit Jordan?
May is an excellent time to visit Jordan (score 9.7/10). With 82°F, 12.8h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Jordan in May?
With 82°F and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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