May Rainfall and Precipitation in Iraq

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

Iraq experiences precipitation in May ranging from almost none in Karbala (3.4 mm (0.1 in)) to moderate in As Sulaymānīyah (36 mm (1.4 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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

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Iraq precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Iraq receive in May?

In May, Erbil typically receives modest rainfall, around 22 mm (0.9 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Iraq in May?

Erbil sees roughly 5 days rainy days during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Iraq?

May is generally a drier month for Iraq, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Iraq?

Looking at our data, As Sulaymānīyah tops the wettest-cities list in Iraq for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 36 mm (1.4 in).

What is the driest city in May in Iraq?

Based on our database, Karbala sees the least rainfall in Iraq in May, with around 3.4 mm (0.1 in) on average.

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