May weather - Spring 2024 - Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Weather in May
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Average humidity in May
Average rainfall in May
Average rainfall days in May
Average sea temperature in May
Average daylight in May

A big white mosque set in the beautiful Corniche garden park in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with a clear skyline

Weather in May

May sees Dammam's climate make a substantial leap into summer, offering extremely hot afternoons. The shift brings many changes, including a substantial decrease in relative humidity, lower rainfall, and an increase in sea temperature. As the summer heat intensifies into June, expect to feel temperatures climb to a maximum of 40.6°C (105.1°F) throughout May. Despite this, the longer daylight hours give locals more time to adapt to the heightened summer temperatures.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a hot 34.5°C (94.1°F) to a scorching 40.6°C (105.1°F). May presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures in Dammam, with the average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 26%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. During 0.8 rainfall days, in May, Dammam aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 rainfall days, and 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Dammam, in May, the average water temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered superb and highly pleasant for water activities over extended periods.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of May, in Dammam, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 18:28 +03.

[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Dammam in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Dammam, is 40.6°C (105.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Dammam?

The average relative humidity in May in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is 26%.

What is the last month it rains in Dammam?

May is the last month it rains in Dammam. During 0.8 rainfall days, in May, Dammam aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

How warm is the water in May in Dammam?

In Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the average seawater temperature in May is 27.7°C (81.9°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

What is the average length of the day in May in Dammam?

In Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the average day length in May is 13h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Dammam?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 18:28 +03.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

34.5°C 94.1°F

40.6°C 105.1°F

43.6°C 110.5°F

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

6.7

0.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average temperature in May
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Average high temperature in May: 40.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (45°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.1°C).

Average low temperature in May: 24.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (29.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°C).

[Resources]

Average humidity in May
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Average humidity in May: 26%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in May
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall in May: 3.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (23mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in May
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average sea temperature in May
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Average sea temperature in May: 27.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (33.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (18.7°C).

[Resources]

Average daylight in May
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Average daylight in May: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

[Resources]

May weather forecast
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Contents