Baghdad weather in May
May in Baghdad: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Baghdad · #555 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Baghdad climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 38°C / 101°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 21% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 104 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Baghdad in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Baghdad?
- May in Baghdad: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Baghdad on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Baghdad in May?
- In May, Baghdad averages a daily high of 38.1°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 2.3 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Baghdad in May?
- Baghdad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 104 in May.