Climate Insights for Balad

Balad District, Muhafazat Salah ad Din, Iraq

Hottest
August
45°C peak
Coldest
January
6°C low
Wettest
March
44mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balad is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 210mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 44mm of rainfall. Balad 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Feb Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Mar Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Apr Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 17° May Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 23° Jun Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 28° Jul Max: 45° Average: 38° Min: 31° Aug Max: 45° Average: 38° Min: 31° Sep Max: 42° Average: 34° Min: 26° Oct Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 20° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Balad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 45°C and an average of 38°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Apr Precipitation: 27mm May Precipitation: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 32mm Dec Precipitation: 30mm
Precipitation

Balad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 210mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 44mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 44mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Balad is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 14km/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 14km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Balad, which began on March 20, 2026. Balad is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 45°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 37°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 77mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 28 to 45°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 42°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 14°
Mar 18°
Apr 24°
May 30°
Jun 36°
Jul 38°
Aug 38°
Sep 34°
Oct 27°
Nov 18°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Balad is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 45°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balad 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
37 °C
20 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jun
28 °C
43 °C
21 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
31 °C
45 °C
22 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
31 °C
45 °C
20 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
42 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
35 °C
15 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
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