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When is the best time to visit Baghdad?
In general the best time to visit Baghdad is probably January, November, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +45°C in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Baghdad in different months
This is the average weather in Baghdad for each month based on historic data:
In January, November the weather is great. There are an average of 16 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +13°C to +25°C.
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +45°C during July.
Climate in Baghdad
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Baghdad for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +30°C | +39°C | +44°C | +49°C | +51°C | +51°C | +52°C | +49°C | +43°C | +37°C | +30°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +19°C | +24°C | +31°C | +38°C | +43°C | +45°C | +45°C | +41°C | +35°C | +25°C | +18°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -2°C | -2°C | 0°C | +5°C | +13°C | +22°C | +23°C | +22°C | +16°C | +10°C | +3°C | -1°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 67 | 56 | 45 | 36 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 34 | 53 | 66 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 22 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 21 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 14 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Baghdad during the whole year:
The hottest month in Baghdad is August with average maximum temperature going up to +45°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Baghdad looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Baghdad is January with average humidity going up to 67%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 20%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Baghdad during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 8 rainy days and 22 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baghdad:
What is the hottest month in Baghdad?
The hottest month in Baghdad is August with average maximum temperature of +45°C.
What is the coldest month in Baghdad?
The coldest month in Baghdad is January with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Baghdad worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Baghdad in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +45°C and 31 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Baghdad?
if you're looking to visit Baghdad when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Iraq
Check out the weather for other cities in Iraq.
Monthly weather in Baghdad
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Baghdad, 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.