SeasonMapIraq in May
May is Iraq's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 2 destinations average 68/100, led by Erbil at 83 — 31°C and 5 rainy days — while Baghdad is warmer at 36°C and scores 53.
#8 of 12 months for Iraq · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iraq in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erbil | City | 31°C | 23 mm · 5 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 2 | Baghdad | City | 36°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 53 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.