Jordan
Jordan in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Jordan in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Jordan in May?
- Tala Bay is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (91°F) in May; Ajloun is the coolest at 25°C (78°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Jordan in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Tala Bay (24°C (74°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Tala Bay
Coolest
25°
Ajloun
Driest
0 mm
Aqaba
Warmest sea
24°
Tala Bay
May in Jordan ranges from 25°C (78°F) in Ajloun to 33°C (91°F) in Tala Bay — a spread of 7 degrees across the country. On average it is 4.5 °C (8 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Amman, Aqaba, and Ajloun.
Best places in Jordan in May
100 
Amman
Amman · Jordan
27° / 15° 4 mm May
91
Aqaba
Aqaba · Jordan
32° / 20° 0 mm May
100
Ajloun
Ajloun · Jordan
25° / 13° 6 mm May
100
Salt
Balqa Governorate · Jordan
26° / 13° 5 mm May
97
Madaba
Madaba Governorate · Jordan
27° / 14° 4 mm May
98
Irbid
Irbid · Jordan
27° / 14° 7 mm May
95
Jerash
Jerash Governorate · Jordan
28° / 14° 5 mm May
96
Petra
Ma'an Governorate · Jordan
27° / 13° 3 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 27° | 15° | 4 mm | — | 100 |
| Ajloun | 25° | 13° | 6 mm | — | 100 |
| Salt | 26° | 13° | 5 mm | — | 100 |
| Ash Shawbak | 27° | 12° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Irbid | 27° | 14° | 7 mm | — | 98 |
| Madaba | 27° | 14° | 4 mm | — | 97 |
| Petra | 27° | 13° | 3 mm | — | 96 |
| Jerash | 28° | 14° | 5 mm | — | 95 |
| Umm Qays | 28° | 15° | 8 mm | — | 94 |
| Aqaba | 32° | 20° | 0 mm | — | 91 |
| Zarqa | 28° | 15° | 3 mm | — | 91 |
| Umm ar Raşāş | 28° | 14° | 3 mm | — | 91 |
| Al Mafraq | 29° | 14° | 4 mm | — | 89 |
| Tala Bay | 33° | 20° | 0 mm | 24° | 88 |
| Ţabaqat Faḩl | 29° | 17° | 5 mm | — | 85 |
| Muthallath al Azraq | 31° | 17° | 2 mm | — | 73 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Jordan in May?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Ajloun to 33° in Tala Bay.
Can you swim in Jordan in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Tala Bay at about 24°.