Temperature in Iraq in May

May in Iraq has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in As Sulaymānīyah with 28°C to extremely high temperatures in Al Başrah with 42°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Al Başrah and 14°C in As Sulaymānīyah.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Iraq in May?

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Iraq. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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What is the warmest city in May in Iraq?

According to our recent database analysis, Al Başrah is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 42°C and rarely drops below 27°C during the night.

What is the coldest city in May in Iraq?

According to our data, As Sulaymānīyah holds the title for the coldest city in Iraq in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 28°C and drops to lows of about 14°C during the night.

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