May weather forecast
Medina, Saudi Arabia

May brings sustained warm weather, now trenchantly edging towards the summer heat. The notable increase in sunshine hours is met with a further decrease in relative humidity leading to drier conditions. May marks the season's peak with temperatures soaring to a scorching 39.6°C (103.3°F) accompanied by 5mm (0.2") of rainfall. Despite the challenging heat conditions, the city continues to adapt. The arrival of the long-awaited summer is in its prime final stage.

Temperature

Medina in May observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a sweltering 35.3°C (95.5°F) in April to a still torrid 39.6°C (103.3°F). A significant temperature decrease to an average a moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F) characterizes Medina's nighttime temperatures during May.

Humidity

In Medina, the average relative humidity in May is 17%.

Rainfall

In Medina, during May, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Medina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 24.6 days and collects up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Medina, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of May, in Medina, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:06 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Medina are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during May translates into these guidelines:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Sunscreen of at least SPF 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often on overcast days, especially post swim or outdoor exercise.