Riyadh vs Doha

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.

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

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

Riyadh reaches an average high of 39°C (102°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 15°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Doha averages 38°C (100°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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.

Riyadh receives approximately 2 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Doha sees 0 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Doha the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

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