Erbil Weather in May

What's the weather like in Erbil (Arbīl) in May 2024?

The climate in Erbil during May can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Erbil and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

Erbil weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Nightly temperature 17°C 62.5°F
Average temperature 23.6°C 74.5°F
Daily sunshine 10.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 32 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Humidity 42%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Erbil with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Erbil

Erbil average temperature in May

May rainfall

Erbil average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Erbil average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Erbil in May 2024.

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Erbil weather stats

Erbil weather statistics
Hottest month: July 40°C 104°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 14.4hrs
Coldest month: January 10.2°C 50.4°F
Wettest month: March 86mm 3.4ins
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