Jerusalem vs Amman

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.

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

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

Jerusalem reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 14°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Amman averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 13°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.

Jerusalem receives approximately 9 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Amman sees 6 mm over 1 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%.