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May is an excellent month in Zarqa

Climate Overview

Zarqa, Jordan in May has hot conditions, with highs reaching 30.1°C (86°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain is rare, falling on about 1 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Spring. Temperatures are at their seasonal peak.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 28°C (82°F) at the start to 31°C (88°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the first third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 16th, averaging 32.6°C (91°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 5°C warmer with 3 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
30°C / 15°C
Feels Like
28°C / 14°C
Rain
1 days · 5 mm
Sunshine
12.7h / day
Humidity
43% — Comfortable
Wind
20 km/h
Wind Direction
WNW (283°)
Gusts
42 km/h
Daylight
13.8 h
Cloud Cover
20%
Clear Sky Days
20
UV Index
8.1 — Very High
Dew Point
10°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:40
Daylight 13.8h
Sunset 19:27

Compare Months

January
Fair
Temp
14°C / 5°C
Feels Like
11°C / 2°C
Rain
8days (39 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
4 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
February
Fair
Temp
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
13°C / 3°C
Rain
7days (36 mm) Good
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
4.8 Moderate
March
Good
Temp
20°C / 8°C
Feels Like
17°C / 6°C
Rain
6days (29 mm) Good
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
UV
6.2 High
April best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 12°C
Feels Like
24°C / 10°C
Rain
4days (16 mm) Good
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
49% Moderate
UV
7.4 Very High
May best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 15°C
Feels Like
28°C / 14°C
Rain
1days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.7h Excellent
Humidity
43% Moderate
UV
8.1 Very High
June best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 18°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
13h Excellent
Humidity
45% Moderate
UV
8.3 Very High
July
Good
Temp
35°C / 19°C
Feels Like
35°C / 20°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.9h Excellent
Humidity
48% Moderate
UV
8.4 Very High
August
Good
Temp
35°C / 20°C
Feels Like
35°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.4h Excellent
Humidity
52% Moderate
UV
8.1 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
UV
7.3 Very High
October best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 15°C
Feels Like
27°C / 15°C
Rain
1days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
UV
5.9 High
November
Good
Temp
22°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 9°C
Rain
4days (13 mm) Good
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
60% Moderate
UV
4.5 Moderate
December
Good
Temp
16°C / 7°C
Feels Like
13°C / 4°C
Rain
5days (26 mm) Good
Sun
8.4h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
3.7 Moderate
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 14°C / 5°C 11°C / 2°C 8days (39 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 72% Muggy 4 Moderate Fair View Details
February 16°C / 5°C 13°C / 3°C 7days (36 mm) Good 9.4h Good 70% Muggy 4.8 Moderate Fair View Details
March 20°C / 8°C 17°C / 6°C 6days (29 mm) Good 10.4h Excellent 62% Muggy 6.2 High Good View Details
April best 26°C / 12°C 24°C / 10°C 4days (16 mm) Good 11.7h Excellent 49% Moderate 7.4 Very High Excellent View Details
May best 30°C / 15°C 28°C / 14°C 1days (5 mm) Excellent 12.7h Excellent 43% Moderate 8.1 Very High Excellent View Details
June best 33°C / 18°C 32°C / 18°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 13h Excellent 45% Moderate 8.3 Very High Excellent View Details
July 35°C / 19°C 35°C / 20°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.9h Excellent 48% Moderate 8.4 Very High Good View Details
August 35°C / 20°C 35°C / 21°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 12.4h Excellent 52% Moderate 8.1 Very High Good View Details
September best 33°C / 18°C 32°C / 19°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.2h Excellent 55% Moderate 7.3 Very High Excellent View Details
October best 28°C / 15°C 27°C / 15°C 1days (5 mm) Excellent 10.3h Excellent 55% Moderate 5.9 High Excellent View Details
November 22°C / 11°C 19°C / 9°C 4days (13 mm) Good 9.1h Good 60% Moderate 4.5 Moderate Good View Details
December 16°C / 7°C 13°C / 4°C 5days (26 mm) Good 8.4h Good 70% Muggy 3.7 Moderate Good View Details

What to Wear

Light, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen are essential. Opt for loose-fitting clothing in light colors to stay cool.

Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

Packing List

Breathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglassesSandals

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically excellent for visiting Zarqa, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and around 1 rainy days. Zarqa, Jordan in May has hot conditions, with highs reaching 30.1°C (86°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. R
Zarqa typically sees around 1 rainy days in May with 5 mm (0.2 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Evenings in Zarqa during May are mild at 15°C (60°F). A light cardigan is usually enough.
With highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F) in May, we recommend: Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Zarqa with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Zarqa during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Zarqa gets approximately 14 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 13 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Zarqa during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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