Jerusalem vs Beirut

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Jerusalem edges ahead as the better destination in May. Jerusalem offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Beirut sees 13 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Jerusalem sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Beirut is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Jerusalem 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.

Beirut averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

Beirut sees 20 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Jerusalem the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.