Baghdad vs Erbil in May

Erbil is the better pick in May — 81 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Erbil is hot, a little rain, while Baghdad is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Baghdad vs ErbilMay climate, side by side

BaghdadErbil
Comfort score54/100 (D)81/100 (A)
Feels-like high36°C32°C
Avg high / low38° / 22°32° / 17°
Rainfall6 mm31 mm
Rainy days25
Humidity23%39%
Air quality (AQI)10482

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Baghdad vs Erbil in May — FAQ

Is May better in Baghdad or Erbil?
Erbil is the better pick in May — 81 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Erbil is hot, a little rain, while Baghdad is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Baghdad vs Erbil in May?
In May, Baghdad averages 38°C high / 22°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Erbil averages 32°C high / 17°C low with about 31 mm.