May weather forecast
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Weather in May

May in Iraq heralds the onset of summer, a period known for its high temperatures and dry conditions. The transitional period of spring ends as the weather becomes notably hotter across the country's diverse geographical regions.

In central Iraq, including the capital city Baghdad, temperatures continue their upward trend, averaging between 20°C (68°F) to 37°C (98.6°F). This rise marks a considerable change from April's somewhat milder conditions. Rainfall is exceedingly rare during May, with the country witnessing predominantly dry and clear weather.

In the northern regions, including cities like Erbil and Duhok, May brings a significant rise in temperature. Average temperatures can range from 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F), a stark contrast to the cooler conditions of the preceding months. Precipitation is minimal to nonexistent, reflecting the onset of the arid summer season.

Contrastingly, the southern regions of Iraq, including areas such as Basra, experience high temperatures that often range from 25°C (77°F) to 40°C (104°F). The climate remains primarily dry, continuing the trend set in previous months.

Daylight hours in May reach a peak, with extended daylight periods being typical of the approaching summer season. The sun's trajectory is near its zenith, leading to longer days and shorter nights.

In summary, May's weather in Iraq is marked by a noticeable increase in temperatures across the country, a near absence of rainfall, and longer daylight hours. These conditions signal the end of the transitional spring period and the advent of the intense summer season.

  • Baghdad - May »
    May is the last month it rains in Baghdad, Iraq. In Baghdad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 34 days and collects up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.
  • Basrah - May »
    On the first day of May in Basrah, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 18:27. May is the last month it rains in Basrah, Iraq.
  • Mosul - May »
    In Mosul, during May, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Mosul in May, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Erbil - May »
    In Erbil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 365mm (14.37") of precipitation. In Erbil, snow does not fall in April through November.
  • Kirkuk - May »
    In Kirkuk during May, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Kirkuk sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 19:11 +03.
  • Sulaymaniyah - May »
    On the first day of May in Sulaymaniyah sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:45. On the first day of May in Sulaymaniyah, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:45.
  • Najaf - May »
    On the first day of May in Najaf, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:43. What is the last month it rains in Najaf?
  • Karbala - May »
    On the last day of the month, in Karbala, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 19:06 +03. In Karbala, snow does not fall in January, March through December.
  • Nasiriyah - May »
    On the last day of the month, in Nasiriyah, sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset at 18:53 +03. May is the last month it rains in Nasiriyah.
  • Amarah - May »
    The month records its highest temperature at an intense 38.3°C (100.9°F), making it one of Amarah's hottest months. On the first day of May in Amarah, Iraq, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:31.
  • Samawah - May »
    On the last day of the month, in Samawah, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 18:58 +03. In Samawah, May brings intense heat coupled with longer days, indicating the peak summer season.
  • Tikrit - May »
    The onset of May in Tikrit brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F) in April to a torrid 35°C (95°F). May is the last month it rains in Tikrit, Iraq.
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