Karbala weather in May (Iraq)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Karbala this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Karbala includes very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 39°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Karbala in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.4 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 1 day will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 301 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Karbala.

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 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.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

10/10

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