Climate Insights for Al Dakhil
Sooq Ash-Shuyookh District, Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Al Dakhil is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 130 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 31 mm of rainfall. Al Dakhil is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Al Dakhil is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 5.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Al Dakhil is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Al Dakhil has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 47°C and an average of 40°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Al Dakhil has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 117°F and an average of 105°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Al Dakhil is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 130 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 31 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 mm. That's 31 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Al Dakhil is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 1.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Al Dakhil is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Al Dakhil is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Al Dakhil is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 47°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Al Dakhil is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 117°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 47°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Dakhil based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Dakhil based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.