Climate Insights for Baqubah
Ba'quba District, Diyala Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Baqubah is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 249 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 51 mm of rainfall. Baqubah 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 Baqubah is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 9.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2 in of rainfall. Baqubah 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
Baqubah 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.Baqubah 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 103°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
Baqubah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 249 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 51 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 51 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.Baqubah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2 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
Baqubah is relatively calm, 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 15km/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 5km/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.Baqubah is mildly breezy, 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, 7mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Baqubah is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 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 Baqubah is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 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 Baqubah 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 Baqubah 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.