Climate Insights for Barţalah

Al-Hamdaniya District, Muḩāfaz̧at Nīnawá, Iraq

Hottest
July
43°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
March
88mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barţalah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 442mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 88mm of rainfall. Barţalah 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Feb Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Mar Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° May Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° Jun Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 25° Jul Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 28° Aug Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 28° Sep Max: 39° Average: 31° Min: 23° Oct Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Dec Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Barţalah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 77mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm May Precipitation: 23mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 57mm Dec Precipitation: 70mm
Precipitation

Barţalah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 442mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 88mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 88mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Barţalah 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 June, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 4km/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, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 11km/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 Barţalah, which began on March 20, 2026. Barţalah 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 July at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 157mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 43°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 39°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 11°
Mar 15°
Apr 20°
May 26°
Jun 33°
Jul 36°
Aug 36°
Sep 31°
Oct 24°
Nov 16°
Dec 11°

The best time to visit Barţalah is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 43°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Barţalah 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
4 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Feb
6 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
33 °C
14 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
40 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
43 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
43 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
39 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
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