Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
96°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Mesopotamia
Iraq · Asia
Very hot afternoons are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
96°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
47%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 73°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
79%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
10 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 95°F, easing to about 89°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Rain1%
Cloud20%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday94°F
Rain1%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon95°F
Rain1%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening90°F
Rain1%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 45 | 0.9 | 4 | 8.7 | 73 |
| Feb | 64 | 48 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.7 | 64 |
| Mar | 73 | 55 | 0.9 | 4 | 10.8 | 52 |
| Apr | 85 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.4 | 43 |
| May | 96 | 74 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.9 | 34 |
| Jun | 105 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.8 | 28 |
| Jul | 110 | 87 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.4 | 27 |
| Aug | 109 | 86 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.6 | 30 |
| Sep | 102 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 35 |
| Oct | 91 | 69 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.5 | 44 |
| Nov | 73 | 56 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.3 | 62 |
| Dec | 63 | 48 | 0.9 | 4 | 8.7 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology