Erbil weather in May
May in Erbil: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Erbil · #132 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Erbil climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 37% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Erbil in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Erbil?
- May in Erbil: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Erbil on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Erbil in May?
- In May, Erbil averages a daily high of 31.6°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 23.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Erbil in May?
- Erbil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 in May.