Best Places to Visit in May
May is widely considered one of the best travel months worldwide. Pleasant spring temperatures cover Europe and North America, while the dry season continues in Southeast Asia and Central America. Shoulder-season prices persist in many popular destinations before summer crowds arrive.
Americas
7 destinations6Excellent9Excellent10Excellent15Excellent21Excellent23Excellent28Excellent
Las VegasUnited States
102°F1 rain daysBusyAbove avg
ScottsdaleUnited States
104°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Palm SpringsUnited States
97°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Cabo San LucasMexico
88°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Puerto VallartaMexico
96°F4 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
SayulitaMexico
85°F4 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
CuracaoCuracao
83°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Asia
1 destinationAfrica
10 destinations7Excellent8Excellent11Excellent20Excellent22Excellent24Excellent25Excellent26Excellent29Excellent30Excellent
CairoEgypt
107°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
DakarSenegal
78°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
MerzougaMorocco
101°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
DjerbaTunisia
87°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
HurghadaEgypt
97°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Okavango DeltaBotswana
91°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
EtoshaNamibia
89°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
ChobeBotswana
89°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Victoria FallsZimbabwe
89°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
LivingstoneZambia
89°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Middle East
12 destinations1Excellent2Excellent3Excellent4Excellent5Excellent12Excellent13Excellent14Excellent16Excellent18Excellent19Excellent27Excellent
Tel AvivIsrael
100°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
JerusalemIsrael
100°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
AmmanJordan
106°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Wadi RumJordan
99°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
BeirutLebanon
90°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
AqabaJordan
102°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
ShirazIran
97°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Dead SeaIsrael
105°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
PetraJordan
95°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
IsfahanIran
95°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
TehranIran
96°F4 rain daysBusyAbove avg
AlUlaSaudi Arabia
108°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I travel in May?
The top-rated destinations for May based on weather, crowds, and cost are Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amman, Wadi Rum, and Beirut. These destinations score highest on our composite travel index, which weighs temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost.
What are the cheapest places to visit in May?
Among the top-ranked destinations, the most budget-friendly options in May are Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amman. These destinations have below-average accommodation and travel costs during this period.
Where is warm in May?
The warmest highly-rated destinations in May include AlUla (108°F), Cairo (107°F), Amman (106°F). Keep in mind that the best travel experience depends on more than temperature -- crowd levels, rainfall, and costs also matter.
Where can I avoid crowds in May?
For a quieter experience in May, consider Dakar, Curacao, Tel Aviv. These destinations have lower tourist volumes during this period while still offering favorable weather conditions.