Climate Insights for Bahja

Balad Ruz District, Diyala Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
44°C peak111°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
March
67 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bahja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 352 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Bahja 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 6°C.The climate in Bahja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 13.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Bahja 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°FebMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°MarMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°AprMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°MayMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 21°JunMax: 42°Average: 35°Min: 26°JulMax: 44°Average: 37°Min: 29°AugMax: 44°Average: 37°Min: 28°SepMax: 40°Average: 32°Min: 24°OctMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°NovMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°DecMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 96°FAverage: 84°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 107°FAverage: 94°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 111°FAverage: 99°FMin: 84°FAugMax: 111°FAverage: 98°FMin: 83°FSepMax: 104°FAverage: 90°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°F
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Bahja has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 44°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°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.Bahja has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 111°F and an average of 99°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 51°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 55mmFebPrecipitation: 56mmMarPrecipitation: 67mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 52mmDecPrecipitation: 65mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 2.6in
Precipitation

Bahja is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 352 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 67 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.Bahja is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.6 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Bahja is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Bahja 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 June, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan11°51°F
Feb12°54°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr23°73°F
May29°84°F
Jun35°94°F
Jul37°99°F
Aug37°98°F
Sep32°90°F
Oct26°78°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec13°55°F

The best time to visit Bahja is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 44°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Bahja is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 111°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Bahja 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 Bahja 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
6 °C42 °F
16 °C61 °F
12 km/h7 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
12 km/h8 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C69 °F
36 °C96 °F
14 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
42 °C107 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
29 °C84 °F
44 °C111 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
28 °C83 °F
44 °C111 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
40 °C104 °F
14 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C65 °F
33 °C92 °F
12 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in