December is an ideal time to visit Baghdad if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +64°F and about 15 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 21 mm of precipitation over an average of 2 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baghdad has great 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
The temperature in December is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +75°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +59°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.
November
December
January
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 mm
21 mm
22 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
53%
65%
66%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
18
15
15
Cloudy days
10
14
13
Rainy days
2
2
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as great as in 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 65%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in November to 15 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains great.
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 increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 3 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 13% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.Baghdad is amazing in December with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
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 10% 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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+74°F
2 December
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+71°F
3 December
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+69°F
4 December
🌫️
+69°F
5 December
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+70°F
6 December
☀️
+70°F
7 December
🌫️
+67°F
8 December
☁️
+67°F
9 December
☀️
+70°F
10 December
☀️
+69°F
11 December
☀️
+68°F
12 December
🌫️
+69°F
13 December
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+73°F
14 December
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+73°F
15 December
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+72°F
16 December
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+73°F
17 December
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+70°F
18 December
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+75°F
19 December
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+75°F
20 December
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+72°F
21 December
🌧️
+69°F
22 December
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+64°F
23 December
🌧️
+64°F
24 December
🌫️
+59°F
25 December
🌫️
+62°F
26 December
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+63°F
27 December
🌫️
+61°F
28 December
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+62°F
29 December
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+63°F
30 December
🌫️
+61°F
31 December
🌫️
+59°F
In December 2023 Baghdad had 17 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
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 1984 (+59°F) and the highest in 2005 (+75°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 98 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baghdad in December:
Is December a good time to visit Baghdad?
Yes, December is a great time to go to Baghdad, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a 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.
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, 2022.
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.