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Best time to go to Baghdad

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Baghdad.
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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.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +113°F 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 +55°F to +77°F.

February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +113°F during July.

Climate in Baghdad

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Baghdad for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+82°F+86°F+102°F+111°F+120°F+124°F+124°F+126°F+120°F+109°F+99°F+86°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+61°F+66°F+75°F+88°F+100°F+109°F+113°F+113°F+106°F+95°F+77°F+64°F
Minimum Temperature
+28°F+28°F+32°F+41°F+55°F+72°F+73°F+72°F+61°F+50°F+37°F+30°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
675645362620202123345366
Rain, mm
222020135000061921
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
222233332222
Sunny Days
141416152029313129221614
Cloud Days
9788710016811
Rainy Days
877530000357
Snowy Days
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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 +113°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +45°F.

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 +113°F.

What is the coldest month in Baghdad?

The coldest month in Baghdad is January with minimum temperatures of +45°F.

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 +113°F 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.