Monthly climate guide
Urmia weather in May
Expect mild weather in Urmia in May: afternoons reach about 21°C (70°F), while nights drop to around 9°C (49°F). Around 37 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than April and 7°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Urmia.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 12°C apart.
- Just 400 km apart, but Urmia runs about 3°C cooler than Rasht this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 7°C higher.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
9°C
49°F
Rainfall
37 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
56%
relative
Sky
48%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Urmia weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -6°C / 20°F | 36 mm | 77% | 61% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -4°C / 24°F | 33 mm | 72% | 59% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 31°F | 54 mm | 69% | 61% |
| April | 15°C / 58°F | 4°C / 39°F | 58 mm | 64% | 57% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 9°C / 49°F | 37 mm | 56% | 48% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 14°C / 57°F | 10 mm | 44% | 29% |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 17°C / 63°F | 2 mm | 38% | 31% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 17°C / 63°F | 3 mm | 38% | 27% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 13°C / 56°F | 2 mm | 41% | 31% |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 46°F | 34 mm | 54% | 48% |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | 1°C / 33°F | 42 mm | 68% | 60% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -4°C / 25°F | 45 mm | 75% | 60% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Urmia?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Urmia →Other Iran cities in May
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Urmia in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Urmia?
May is a reasonable time for Urmia: highs around 21°C and about 37 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Urmia in May?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 9°C (49°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Urmia in May?
Urmia typically gets around 37 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Urmia (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.