Climate Insights for Baghdad
محلة 209, Hay Zawra, Al-Karkh District, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Baghdad is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 180 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Baghdad 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 7°C.The climate in Baghdad is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 7.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Baghdad 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 45°F.
Temperature
Baghdad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July 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 12°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Baghdad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July 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 54°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
Baghdad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 180 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 39 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.Baghdad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.5 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
Baghdad 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, 16km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Baghdad is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. 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, 10mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Baghdad is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 46°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Baghdad is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 115°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°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 Baghdad 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 Baghdad 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.