May · Israel
Best time to visit Masada in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Masada in May
Average temperature 25°C, 4 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 43% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 43%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Masada scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 25°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Masada is a desert fortress plateau above the Dead Sea, famed for sunrise cable-car ascents and Herodian ruins. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
May in Masada — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
At 25°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Masada at 8.5/10 (6th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Masada in May?
- In May, Masada averages 25°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Masada?
- May earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Masada in May?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 43% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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