Climate Insights for Al Hillah

Al-Hillah District, Babil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
46°C peak115°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
March
24 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Al Hillah is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 124 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 24 mm of rainfall. Al Hillah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Al Hillah is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 4.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Al Hillah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°FebMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 13°AprMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°MayMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 24°JunMax: 44°Average: 37°Min: 29°JulMax: 46°Average: 39°Min: 31°AugMax: 46°Average: 39°Min: 31°SepMax: 43°Average: 35°Min: 27°OctMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 21°NovMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°DecMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 102°FAverage: 90°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 111°FAverage: 98°FMin: 84°FJulMax: 115°FAverage: 102°FMin: 88°FAugMax: 115°FAverage: 102°FMin: 87°FSepMax: 109°FAverage: 95°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°F
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Al Hillah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 46°C and an average of 39°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Al Hillah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 115°F and an average of 102°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 55°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

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 24mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 22mmDecPrecipitation: 20mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Al Hillah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 124 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 24 mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 24 mm less than March, 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 Hillah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 in less than March, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Al Hillah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Al Hillah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°55°F
Feb15°58°F
Mar20°67°F
Apr26°79°F
May32°90°F
Jun37°98°F
Jul39°102°F
Aug39°102°F
Sep35°95°F
Oct28°83°F
Nov20°67°F
Dec14°58°F

The best time to visit Al Hillah is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 46°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Al Hillah is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 115°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°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 Hillah 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 Hillah 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C45 °F
19 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h7 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C65 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
39 °C102 °F
13 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C84 °F
44 °C111 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
31 °C88 °F
46 °C115 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
31 °C87 °F
46 °C115 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
43 °C109 °F
12 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C49 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in