Beirut 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 Beirut sees 13 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Beirut sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Amman is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Amman 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.

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 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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.

Amman sees 6 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Amman the drier option by 3 rain days and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.