Weather & climate FAQ — Iraq
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Iraq, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
Iraq hub ★ Best time to visit Iraq
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Iraq?
Climolog covers 1 city in Iraq with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 17.4°C (in January) to 45.7°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Iraq by month?
Across Iraq, the hottest month is July (avg high 45.7°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 6.9°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Iraq.
When is the best time to visit Iraq?
The best months to visit Iraq are April, March, November — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Iraq for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Iraq?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 45.7°C across Iraq's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Iraq?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 6.9°C across Iraq's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Iraq?
March is the wettest month, averaging about 33.6 mm of rain per month across Iraq's cities. See March climate details.
What is the driest month in Iraq?
June is the driest month, averaging about 0 mm of rain per month across Iraq's cities. See June climate details.
When is the rainy season in Iraq?
The wettest months in Iraq are February, March, November, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in April.
Which city in Iraq has the best weather?
Among Iraq's cities, Baghdad has the best weather — its best month is April (travel-comfort score 96/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Iraq?
Climolog covers 1 city in Iraq with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Iraq hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in April Best time to visit in March Best time to visit in November
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.