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Mashhad in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Mashhad in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Mashhad in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Mashhad in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 11 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
48%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mashhad has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Mashhad in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mashhad for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +93°F.

Is Mashhad warm or cold in May?

Mashhad is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +55°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Mashhad:

Climate in Mashhad in May

Mashhad weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+70°F+79°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+25°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+100°F+106°F
Rainfall
47 mm29 mm6 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
60%48%33%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
61122
Cloudy days
862
Rainy days
14115
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +70°F to +79°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 47 mm to 29 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 60% to 48%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 6 to 11.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Mashhad in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Mashhad is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Mashhad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
May is one of the rainiest months in Mashhad, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mashhad wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Mashhad?

This is the weather in Mashhad in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+81°F
2 May
☀️
+83°F
3 May
☁️
+72°F
4 May
☁️
+70°F
5 May
🌧️
+56°F
6 May
☀️
+73°F
7 May
☀️
+76°F
8 May
☀️
+82°F
9 May
☀️
+92°F
10 May
☁️
+87°F
11 May
☀️
+84°F
12 May
☀️
+82°F
13 May
☀️
+86°F
14 May
☁️
+91°F
15 May
☁️
+75°F
16 May
☁️
+59°F
17 May
☀️
+69°F
18 May
☀️
+84°F
19 May
☀️
+90°F
20 May
☁️
+87°F
21 May
☁️
+91°F
22 May
☀️
+88°F
23 May
☀️
+90°F
24 May
☀️
+90°F
25 May
☀️
+90°F
26 May
☀️
+88°F
27 May
☀️
+88°F
28 May
☀️
+86°F
29 May
☀️
+90°F
30 May
☀️
+91°F
31 May
☀️
+93°F
In May 2023 Mashhad had 21 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 44%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Mashhad climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Mashhad in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+65°F) and the highest in 2023 (+74°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 93 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 350 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mashhad in May:

Is May a good time to visit Mashhad?

May is a really good time to go to Mashhad. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mashhad.

Can you sunbathe in Mashhad in May?

May is warm in Mashhad. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mashhad rainy in May?

Mashhad is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Mashhad in May?

The amount of sunny days in Mashhad during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Iran

Check out the weather for other cities in Iran.

Monthly weather in Mashhad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mashhad, 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.