Late spring · Weather & things to do
Dead Sea in May
Dead Sea warms up: highs climb to 93°F (34°C), from 84°F in April, with lows of 67°F (19°C) and about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 71/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 93°F (34°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Humidity
- 43%
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What May feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 93°F (34°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 67°F (19°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 32%.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are November – April.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (9°F) from April.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in April to 71/100.
- May sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes93°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 67°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dead Sea in May
Afternoons run hot (93°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Wadi Mujib Siq Trail
Wade and scramble up a sandstone gorge to a waterfall in the Mujib reserve.
Why now May scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kempinski Ishtar sunset bar
Resort terrace bar facing the Dead Sea and the hills across the water at sunset.
Why now Highs near 93°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Amman Beach
Public beach complex with pools, showers and Dead Sea access at day-pass prices.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mount Nebo
Hilltop where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land, with Byzantine mosaics.
Madaba Mosaic Map
6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land on the floor of St. George's Church.
Why now A break from 93°F afternoons.
Nearby in May
- Amman in May~25 mi · highs 83°F, 0.2 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in May~96 mi · highs 84°F, 0.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in May~148 mi · highs 89°F, 0.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in May~283 mi · highs 94°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~185 m to Dead Sea's ~0 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Dead Sea in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Dead Sea?
It's middling, scoring 71/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 98. Expect highs of 93°F (34°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Dead Sea in May?
Average highs are 93°F (34°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dead Sea in May?
Not much: about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 7.4 in (189 mm).
What should I pack for Dead Sea in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (93°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 67°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Dead Sea
Routes in season in May
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Dead Sea in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.