How hot is Baghdad in May?

Daytime highs in Baghdad in May average 37°C (99°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Baghdad in May?

Expect around 0.7 rainy days and 6 mm of rainfall in May.

Is May a good time to visit Baghdad?

May is a challenging month to visit Baghdad — consider November–March instead. Overall travel score: 3.3/10. The best months are November–March.

Baghdad weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Baghdad — consider November–March instead. Expect highs around 37°C, lows near 23°C, and about 0.7 days with rain.

3.3 · Poortravel score for May

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Avg high

37°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

6 mm

Rain days

0.7

Sunshine

11.7 h/day

Daylight

13.7 h

What to pack for Baghdad in May

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 24%; max daily wind around 24 km/h.

How May compares

Best months in Baghdad: November–March. See the full best time to visit Baghdad guide.

Baghdad in May: the details

In May, Baghdad sees average daytime highs of 37°C (99°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 6 mm across 0.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.7 hours per day with 13.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 24%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Baghdad, Iraq (33.34, 44.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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