Planning a trip to Basrah in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +104°F and approximately 20 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 3 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+104°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+120°F
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
23%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
20 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basrah has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Basrah in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Basrah for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +113°F during the day to a minimum of +66°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +102°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +95°F to +106°F.
Is Basrah warm or cold in May?
Basrah is typically hot in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +91°F to +104°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +79°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Basrah:
Climate in Basrah in May
Basrah weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+91°F
+104°F
+113°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+61°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+115°F
+120°F
+124°F
Rainfall
8 mm
3 mm
0 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
34%
23%
17%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1005 HPa
999 HPa
Sunny days
15
20
29
Cloudy days
10
8
1
Rainy days
4
2
0
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +91°F to +104°F during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 8 mm to 3 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 34% to 23%.Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 15 to 20.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Basrah in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Basrah is gradually decreasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Basrah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Basrah is amazing in May with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Basrah wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Basrah?
This is the weather in Basrah in May 2023:
1 May
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+95°F
2 May
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+93°F
3 May
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+97°F
4 May
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+94°F
5 May
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+97°F
6 May
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+101°F
7 May
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+103°F
8 May
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+104°F
9 May
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+94°F
10 May
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+102°F
11 May
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+103°F
12 May
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+109°F
13 May
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+113°F
14 May
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+100°F
15 May
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+99°F
16 May
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+100°F
17 May
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+102°F
18 May
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+101°F
19 May
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+100°F
20 May
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+103°F
21 May
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+99°F
22 May
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+106°F
23 May
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+108°F
24 May
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+109°F
25 May
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+103°F
26 May
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+104°F
27 May
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+108°F
28 May
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+110°F
29 May
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+112°F
30 May
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+104°F
31 May
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+105°F
In May 2023 Basrah had 23 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +102°F, with an absolute maximum of +113°F and a minimum of +93°F. The average humidity was 29%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Basrah climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Basrah in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+88°F) and the highest in 2021 (+97°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 42 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 314 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Basrah in May:
Is May a good time to visit Basrah?
May is a really good time to go to Basrah. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Basrah.
Can you sunbathe in Basrah in May?
Absolutely, May is hot in Basrah. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Basrah rainy in May?
Basrah is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Basrah in May?
Yes, Basrah is sunny in May. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Basrah, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.