May weather forecast
Mosul, Iraq

May brings about a distinct shift to summer in Mosul, with longer daylight periods and less frequent rain. Among the noticeable changes is the substantial decrease in rainfall, almost reaching negligible levels. Interestingly, this drop doesn't impact the city's daylight hours, still maintaining a steady 14.1 hours daily. Temperature variance layers in more heat, hinting at the onset of the scorching summer months. A dramatic leap to a UV index of 9 stresses extra precaution.

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 25.2°C (77.4°F) in April to a tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F). Mosul registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging an enjoyable 16.2°C (61.2°F) lows in May.

Rainfall

In Mosul, Iraq, in May, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 71 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset at 19:19 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mosul is 10h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 9 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Don't neglect protection; skin and eyes can be burned swiftly if left exposed. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise.