May Rainfall and Precipitation in Iran

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Iran in May.

Iran experiences precipitation in May ranging from almost none in Bandar Abbas with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall to moderate in Shahrud with 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall.

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Best Places to Visit in Iran in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Iran precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Iran receive in May?

In May, Maḩmūdābād typically receives modest rainfall, around 16 mm (0.6 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Iran in May?

Maḩmūdābād sees roughly 9 days rainy days during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Iran?

Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Iran.

What is the wettest city in May in Iran?

Looking at our data, Shahrud tops the wettest-cities list in Iran for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 51 mm (2 in).

What is the driest city in May in Iran?

Based on our database, Bandar Abbas sees the least rainfall in Iran in May, with around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) on average.

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