Beirut vs Jerusalem

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Jerusalem edges ahead as the better destination in May. Jerusalem offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Beirut sees 13 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Beirut sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Jerusalem is also comfortable at 27°C.

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

Beirut reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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.

Beirut receives approximately 20 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Jerusalem sees 9 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Jerusalem the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.