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Baghdad in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Baghdad in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Baghdad, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Baghdad in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Baghdad in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 21 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baghdad has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Baghdad in December

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

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +45°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +68°F.

Is Baghdad warm or cold in December?

Baghdad is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Baghdad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Baghdad in December

Baghdad weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+77°F+64°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+30°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+86°F+82°F
Rainfall
19 mm21 mm22 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
53%66%67%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
161414
Cloudy days
8119
Rainy days
578
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 19 mm to 21 mm. Humidity rises from 53% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 16 sunny days in November to 14 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Baghdad in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Baghdad is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Baghdad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 25 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Baghdad, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Baghdad wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day. June, 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 December in Baghdad?

This is the weather in Baghdad in December 2023:
1 December
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+73°F
2 December
☀️
+74°F
3 December
☀️
+77°F
4 December
☀️
+78°F
5 December
☀️
+80°F
6 December
☀️
+78°F
7 December
☀️
+77°F
8 December
☁️
+77°F
9 December
☀️
+73°F
10 December
☁️
+76°F
11 December
☁️
+78°F
12 December
☁️
+75°F
13 December
☀️
+63°F
14 December
☀️
+65°F
15 December
☀️
+64°F
16 December
☀️
+66°F
17 December
☀️
+68°F
18 December
☁️
+64°F
19 December
☀️
+63°F
20 December
☁️
+63°F
21 December
☁️
+64°F
22 December
☀️
+71°F
23 December
☀️
+70°F
24 December
🌧️
+68°F
25 December
☀️
+72°F
26 December
☀️
+71°F
27 December
☀️
+70°F
28 December
🌫️
+58°F
29 December
☀️
+68°F
30 December
☀️
+67°F
31 December
☀️
+67°F
In December 2023 Baghdad had 22 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in Baghdad in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+85°F) and the highest in 2010 (+93°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 49 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 257 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baghdad in December:

Is December a good time to visit Baghdad?

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

Can you sunbathe in Baghdad in December?

December has mild temperatures in Baghdad. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Baghdad rainy in December?

Baghdad is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Baghdad in December?

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

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.