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Erbil weather in May (Iraq)

Will it be warm or cold in Erbil this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Erbil is generally perfect, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 33°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Erbil in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 5 days of rain.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Erbil, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Erbil.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iraq? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iraq. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.