When is the best time to go to Baghdad

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Baghdad, Iraq. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Baghdad weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Baghdad are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Baghdad January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 31mm 6.9hrs 11.1hrs

January in Baghdad is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baghdad for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Baghdad and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Baghdad with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in January »

February

Baghdad February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 28mm 7.8hrs 11.9hrs

February in Baghdad is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baghdad.

February is in the winter in Baghdad and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Baghdad with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in February »

March

Baghdad March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 33mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Baghdad is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baghdad.

March is in the spring in Baghdad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Baghdad with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in March »

April

Baghdad April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 26mm 9.3hrs 13.8hrs

Baghdad's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baghdad, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Baghdad and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Baghdad with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in April »

May

Baghdad May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 8mm 11.5hrs 14.7hrs

May is a very dry month in Baghdad and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baghdad.

May is in the spring in Baghdad and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Baghdad with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in May »

June

Baghdad June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 0mm 14.7hrs 11.1hrs

The weather in June in Baghdad is characteristically very hot and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baghdad for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Baghdad and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Baghdad with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in June »

July

Baghdad July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
40°C 0mm 14.5hrs 11.9hrs

July in Baghdad is generally arid with the temperature being severely hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baghdad for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Baghdad and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around scorching 44°C (111°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Baghdad with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in July »

August

Baghdad August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
39°C 0mm 13.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Baghdad is characteristically very hot and arid.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baghdad for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Baghdad and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 43°C (110°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Baghdad with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in August »

September

Baghdad September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 0mm 12.7hrs 13.8hrs

Baghdad's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Baghdad, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Baghdad and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Baghdad with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in September »

October

Baghdad October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 5mm 9.9hrs 14.7hrs

October is a very dry month in Baghdad and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Baghdad.

October is in the fall / autumn in Baghdad and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Baghdad with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in October »

November

Baghdad November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 21mm 7.7hrs 11.1hrs

November in Baghdad is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baghdad, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Baghdad and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Baghdad with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in November »

December

Baghdad December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 26mm 6.7hrs 11.9hrs

December in Baghdad is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baghdad.

December is in the winter in Baghdad and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Baghdad with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baghdad weather in December »

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Baghdad weather stats

Baghdad weather statistics
Hottest month: July 43.6°C 110.5°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 14.7hrs
Coldest month: January 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: March 33mm 1.3ins
Warmest sea: August 29.4°C 84.9°F
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