Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Iraq in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iraq with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May38°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May5mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Iraq's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9 hours average sun
May sits close to Iraq's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Iraq's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May72 weather score
May sits close to Iraq's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.