Karbala weather in May (Iraq)

Curious about the May weather in Karbala? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Karbala typically experiences very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 39°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Karbala in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.4 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 301 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Karbala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 39°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 3.4 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 33% *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Iraq in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Karbala in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

10/10

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