Climate Insights for Al-Kut
Al-Kut District, Wasit Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Al-Kut is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 173 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 34 mm of rainfall. Al-Kut 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-Kut is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 6.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Al-Kut 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-Kut 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 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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-Kut 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 104°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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-Kut is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 173 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 34 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 34 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-Kut is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.3 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
Al-Kut 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 July, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most 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 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Al-Kut 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 July, averaging 12mph, 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 5mph 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-Kut 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 32 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. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Al-Kut is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 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. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al-Kut 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-Kut 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.