Basrah Weather in May
Iraq · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high41°C (105°F)
Avg low25°C (77°F)
Rainfall4 mm (0.2 in)
RatingPoor 2.4/10
Expect very hot days in Basrah in May: the average high is 41°C (105°F) and the average low is 25°C (77°F). May is spring in Iraq. The month is very dry, with about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 22%. You get roughly 13.5 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Basrah?
May is not the best time to visit Basrah (2.4/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in November to March.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 41°C (105°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 25°C (77°F) |
| Daily mean | 33°C (91°F) |
| Rainfall | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 22% |
| Cloud cover | 32% |
| Daylight | 13.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.8 km/h |
| vs April | 7°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Basrah in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Basrah weather in other months
Jan19°C / 6°C17 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 9°C12 mmExcellentMar28°C / 13°C12 mmExcellentApr34°C / 19°C7 mmFairMay41°C / 25°C4 mmPoorJun46°C / 29°C1 mmPoorJul47°C / 31°C1 mmPoorAug47°C / 31°C0 mmPoorSep43°C / 27°C0 mmPoorOct37°C / 22°C4 mmFairNov27°C / 14°C15 mmExcellentDec21°C / 9°C13 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit BasrahJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Kuwait City36°C · 2 mm
- Karbala37°C · 6 mm
- Isfahan30°C · 11 mm
- Sadr City38°C · 9 mm
- Baghdad38°C · 9 mm
- Shiraz32°C · 7 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.