Baghdad vs Shiraz in May

Shiraz is the better pick in May — 87 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shiraz is hot, dry, while Baghdad is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Baghdad vs Shiraz — May climate, side by side

🇮🇶 Baghdad🇮🇷 Shiraz
Comfort score54/100 (D)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high36°C30°C
Avg high / low38° / 22°32° / 13°
Rainfall6 mm13 mm
Rainy days23
Humidity23%28%
Air quality (AQI)10470

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

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Baghdad vs Shiraz in May — FAQ

Is May better in Baghdad or Shiraz?
Shiraz is the better pick in May — 87 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shiraz is hot, dry, while Baghdad is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Baghdad vs Shiraz in May?
In May, Baghdad averages 38°C high / 22°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Shiraz averages 32°C high / 13°C low with about 13 mm.