Are you considering a trip to Eilat in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +35°C and about 26 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 1 rainy days and 1 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Eilat
Average weather
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+35°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+45°C
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
33%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
26 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Eilat has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Eilat in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Eilat for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +33°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +38°C during the day and a minimum of +15°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +35°C.
Is Eilat warm or cold in May?
Eilat is typically hot in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +35°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +20°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Eilat:
Climate in Eilat in May
Eilat weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+35°C
+37°C
Min. temperature
+7°C
+12°C
+15°C
Max. temperature
+42°C
+45°C
+47°C
Rainfall
2 mm
1 mm
0 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
36%
33%
33%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
24
26
30
Cloudy days
5
4
0
Rainy days
1
1
0
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +30°C to +35°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 2 mm to 1 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 36% to 33%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 24 to 26.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Eilat in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Eilat is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Eilat based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Eilat is amazing in May with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Eilat wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 10% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Eilat?
This is the weather in Eilat in May 2023:
1 May
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+28°C
2 May
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+29°C
3 May
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+31°C
4 May
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+36°C
5 May
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+38°C
6 May
🌫️
+31°C
7 May
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+30°C
8 May
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+28°C
9 May
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+30°C
10 May
☀️
+35°C
11 May
☀️
+35°C
12 May
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+35°C
13 May
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+30°C
14 May
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+32°C
15 May
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+36°C
16 May
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+38°C
17 May
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+38°C
18 May
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+33°C
19 May
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+29°C
20 May
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+28°C
21 May
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+33°C
22 May
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+35°C
23 May
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+34°C
24 May
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+37°C
25 May
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+35°C
26 May
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+36°C
27 May
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+36°C
28 May
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+29°C
29 May
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+31°C
30 May
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+33°C
31 May
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+35°C
In May 2023 Eilat had 25 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +38°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 42%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Eilat climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Eilat in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+28°C) and the highest in 2010 (+33°C). The driest year was 2009 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 112 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Eilat in May:
Is May a good time to visit Eilat?
May is a really good time to go to Eilat. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Eilat.
Can you sunbathe in Eilat in May?
Absolutely, May is hot in Eilat. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Eilat rainy in May?
Eilat is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Eilat in May?
Yes, Eilat is sunny in May. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Eilat, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.