Doha vs Riyadh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Doha edges ahead as the better destination in May. Doha offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Riyadh sees 12 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Doha can feel quite hot at 38°C, so plan for heat. Riyadh runs hot at 39°C.

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

Doha reaches an average high of 38°C (100°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Riyadh averages 39°C (102°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°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.

Doha receives approximately 0 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Riyadh sees 2 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Doha the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Doha averages 70% while Riyadh sits at 78%. Riyadh will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.