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Sulaymaniyah in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sulaymaniyah in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Sulaymaniyah in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 15 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 8 rainy days and 22 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
48%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sulaymaniyah has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Sulaymaniyah in May

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

The temperature in May is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +88°F.

Is Sulaymaniyah warm or cold in May?

Sulaymaniyah is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°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 Sulaymaniyah:

Climate in Sulaymaniyah in May

Sulaymaniyah weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+70°F+82°F+95°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+34°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+100°F+109°F
Rainfall
68 mm22 mm1 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
62%48%28%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1010 HPa1005 HPa
Sunny days
91527
Cloudy days
761
Rainy days
1281
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 +82°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 22 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 62% to 48%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 9 to 15.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sulaymaniyah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 42 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sulaymaniyah wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. July, 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 Sulaymaniyah?

This is the weather in Sulaymaniyah in May 2023:
1 May
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+68°F
2 May
☀️
+69°F
3 May
☀️
+71°F
4 May
☀️
+73°F
5 May
☀️
+78°F
6 May
☀️
+84°F
7 May
☁️
+85°F
8 May
☀️
+80°F
9 May
☁️
+77°F
10 May
☀️
+80°F
11 May
☀️
+83°F
12 May
☀️
+86°F
13 May
🌫️
+88°F
14 May
☀️
+80°F
15 May
☀️
+77°F
16 May
☀️
+79°F
17 May
☀️
+83°F
18 May
☁️
+88°F
19 May
☀️
+91°F
20 May
🌧️
+75°F
21 May
🌧️
+77°F
22 May
☀️
+84°F
23 May
☀️
+88°F
24 May
☀️
+77°F
25 May
☀️
+87°F
26 May
🌫️
+83°F
27 May
☀️
+87°F
28 May
☀️
+88°F
29 May
☀️
+83°F
30 May
☀️
+87°F
31 May
☀️
+87°F
In May 2023 Sulaymaniyah had 24 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 55%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sulaymaniyah climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+70°F) and the highest in 2021 (+80°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 252 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 879 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sulaymaniyah in May:

Is May a good time to visit Sulaymaniyah?

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

Can you sunbathe in Sulaymaniyah in May?

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

Is Sulaymaniyah rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Sulaymaniyah in May?

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

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Monthly weather in Sulaymaniyah

Source of the data

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