Amman vs Jerusalem

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Amman edges ahead as the better destination in May. Amman offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Jerusalem sees 13 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Amman sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Jerusalem is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Amman is the stronger choice in May.

Amman reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Jerusalem averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 14°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Amman receives approximately 6 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Jerusalem sees 9 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Amman the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.