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 high38°C / 101°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 74°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall2 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity21%🌵 dry
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind21 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.

Where is Baghdad?

Loading map…

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.

Other months in Baghdad

Warmer or cooler than Baghdad in May

Similar destinations in Middle EastMay