Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F) to a hot 31.5°C (88.7°F). An average temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) is recorded during the nights in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 30%.Rainfall
In Erbil, during May, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Erbil, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 365mm (14.37") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Erbil, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In Erbil, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 19:15 +03.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 7 during May leads to these advisories:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is May?
What is the average humidity in May in Erbil?
How many days does it rain in May?
When it does not snow?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
How many hours of sunshine does Erbil have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average high temperature in May: 31.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 20.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average pressure in May: 1010.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average wind speed in May: 9.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average humidity in May: 30%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (57%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (15%).
Average rainfall in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average rainfall in May: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).
Average UV index in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average UV index in May: 7
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in May
Erbil, Iraq
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
