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Al Başrah weather in May (Iraq)

How's the weather trend in Al Başrah as May approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Al Başrah typically experiences very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 42°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 27°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Al Başrah in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.8 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Al Başrah. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Al Başrah climate page with graphs.

 

Al Başrah, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 42°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Where to go in Iraq in May

Find out more about the weather in Iraq and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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