Weather in Baghdad in May
In an average May, Baghdad sees a daily high around 38°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 38°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°C to 42°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
48°C
1999-05-29
Lowest
22°C
2005-05-05
Low
Highest
32°C
1995-05-27
Lowest
13°C
1984-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
51°C
2011-05-30
Lowest
14°C
2005-05-05
Humidity
Highest
16.7 g/m³
2024-05-02
Lowest
3.2 g/m³
1987-05-13
Wind
Highest
41 km/h
1983-05-15
Lowest
7 km/h
2013-05-08
Gust
Highest
77 km/h
1983-05-15
Lowest
16 km/h
2018-05-01
Precip
Wettest
52 mm
2013
Driest
0 mm
1988
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