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Baghdad in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Baghdad in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Baghdad in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 16 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 20 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
45%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baghdad has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Baghdad in March

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

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +64°F.

Is Baghdad warm or cold in March?

Baghdad is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Baghdad:

Climate in Baghdad in March

Baghdad weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+66°F+75°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+32°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+102°F+111°F
Rainfall
20 mm20 mm13 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
56%45%36%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
141615
Cloudy days
788
Rainy days
775
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +75°F during the day. The rainfall amount in March stays the same as in the previous month with a 20 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 56% to 45%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 14 to 16.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Baghdad is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Baghdad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 29 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
March 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 March in Baghdad?

This is the weather in Baghdad in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+82°F
2 March
☀️
+84°F
3 March
☀️
+86°F
4 March
☀️
+82°F
5 March
☀️
+86°F
6 March
☀️
+92°F
7 March
☁️
+78°F
8 March
🌧️
+78°F
9 March
☀️
+70°F
10 March
☀️
+75°F
11 March
☀️
+78°F
12 March
☀️
+78°F
13 March
☀️
+74°F
14 March
☀️
+77°F
15 March
☀️
+75°F
16 March
☀️
+72°F
17 March
☀️
+78°F
18 March
☀️
+82°F
19 March
☀️
+78°F
20 March
☀️
+78°F
21 March
☁️
+68°F
22 March
☀️
+73°F
23 March
☀️
+79°F
24 March
☀️
+82°F
25 March
☀️
+86°F
26 March
🌧️
+73°F
27 March
☀️
+73°F
28 March
☀️
+77°F
29 March
☀️
+85°F
30 March
☀️
+76°F
31 March
☀️
+64°F
In March 2023 Baghdad had 27 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 56%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Baghdad?

March 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 March?

March is warm in Baghdad. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Baghdad rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Baghdad in March?

The amount of sunny days in Baghdad during March 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.