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Yazd in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Yazd in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Yazd, Iran.

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Is it worth visiting Yazd in May?

Check your ideal travel criteria and see if the month of May suits your plans to go to Yazd.

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Yazd in May in summary

Ideal weather

Min 21°C Max 28°C 18 mm 1 day(s) 29% 10% UV 6 13.7 h/day

Best activities in May

Hiking and trekkingGastronomy

Practical guidelines

High crowding 04:55 18:43

Hourly weather

Average weather in Yazd in May 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Yazd in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 May 2027

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

23.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

21.3°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

25 days out of 31 (80%)

20.9°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

25 days out of 31 (80%)

24.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

26.6°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

27.3°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

27.7°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

25.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Climate

Climate of Yazd in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Yazd in May.

Temperatures and rain in Yazd in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Yazd in May

The climate of Yazd in May is humid. An average of 18 mm precipitation is recorded over 9 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 28 mm over 9 days.

Temperatures are warm in Yazd in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 28°C, while the minimum falls to about 21°C. The month's average temperature is 25°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Yazd in May: 37°C as a maximum in 2010 and 12°C as a minimum in 2009. We can expect about 12 days with temperatures above 30°, or 39% of the month.

In May, the days last on average 13:48 in Yazd. The sun rises around 04:55 and sets around 18:43.

With ideal weather, the month of May is a recommended month to travel to Yazd in Iran.

In May, the most favorable activities in Yazd are: Hiking and trekking and Gastronomy.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Yazd in May

Check the seasonal normals in Yazd in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026

Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025

Weather data	April	May	June
Outside temperature
Average temperature	19.0°C	24.7°C	29.5°C
Maximum temperature	22.9°C	28.5°C	33.8°C
Minimum temperature	15.0°C	20.9°C	25.2°C
Record maximum temperature	31.0°C (2015)	37.0°C (2010)	40.0°C (2019)
Record low temperature	3.0°C (2016)	12.0°C (2009)	15.0°C (2009)
Number of days at +30°	1 day(s) (3%)	12 day(s) (39%)	28 day(s) (93%)
Number of days at +18°	28 day(s) (93%)	31 day(s) (100%)	30 day(s) (100%)
Number of days below 0°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Wind
Wind speed	13 km/h	11 km/h	12 km/h
Wind temperature	14.8°C	20.9°C	25.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	27.9 mm	17.9 mm	2.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation	9 day(s) (30%)	9 day(s) (29%)	1 day(s) (3%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	1 day(s) (4%)	1 day(s) (2%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Record precipitation in one day	22.6 mm (2012)	7.2 mm (2018)	4.1 mm (2012)
Other weather data
Humidity	37%	29%	17%
Visibility	9.9 km	9.9 km	10.0 km
Cloud cover	15%	10%	4%
UV index	5	6	8
Daily sunshine	13h	14h	14h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	05h24	04h55	04h46
Sunset time	18h22	18h43	19h00
Day length	12h58	13h48	14h14
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When	ideal weather	ideal weather	ideal weather

Activities and events

What to do in Yazd in May?

Best activities in May

Hiking and trekkingGastronomy

Possible activities in May

Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Yazd in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Yazd in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
			1 Clear/Sunny 19°C30°C0.0 mm	2 Clear/Sunny 22°C32°C0.0 mm	3 Clear/Sunny 23°C33°C0.0 mm	4 Clear/Sunny 25°C34°C0.0 mm
5 Clear/Sunny 26°C36°C0.0 mm	6 Clear/Sunny 26°C36°C0.0 mm	7 Clear/Sunny 21°C29°C0.0 mm	8 Clear/Sunny 20°C28°C0.0 mm	9 Clear/Sunny 20°C31°C0.0 mm	10 Clear/Sunny 21°C33°C0.0 mm	11 Clear/Sunny 24°C34°C0.0 mm
12 Clear/Sunny 26°C34°C0.0 mm	13 Clear/Sunny 25°C34°C0.0 mm	14 Clear/Sunny 25°C35°C0.0 mm	15 Clear/Sunny 27°C37°C0.0 mm	16 Clear/Sunny 25°C36°C0.0 mm	17 Clear/Sunny 24°C32°C0.0 mm	18 Clear/Sunny 23°C34°C0.0 mm
19 Clear/Sunny 25°C36°C0.0 mm	20 Clear/Sunny 28°C38°C0.0 mm	21 Clear/Sunny 28°C38°C0.0 mm	22 Clear/Sunny 28°C38°C0.0 mm	23 Clear/Sunny 26°C37°C0.0 mm	24 Clear/Sunny 28°C37°C0.0 mm	25 Clear/Sunny 27°C35°C0.0 mm
26 Clear/Sunny 23°C29°C0.2 mm	27 Clear/Sunny 21°C29°C0.0 mm	28 Clear/Sunny 25°C31°C0.0 mm	29 Clear/Sunny 25°C32°C0.0 mm	30 Clear/Sunny 28°C35°C0.0 mm	31 Clear/Sunny 26°C34°C0.0 mm

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Where to go near Yazd in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Yazd in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Yazd in May, which places this month 2th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect on average 28°C during the day and 21°C at night, with about 18 mm of precipitation and only one rainy day in the month.

Expect about 13.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 57/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Yazd are: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.

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Average weather in Yazd in May 2027

Climate of Yazd in May

Temperatures and rain in Yazd in May

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Yazd in May

Seasonal normals of Yazd in May

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What was the weather like in Yazd in May last?

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