Climate Insights for Karbala

Karbala District, Karbala Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
45°C peak113°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
November
25 mm rain1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Karbala is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 113 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 25 mm of rainfall. Karbala 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 Karbala is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 4.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1 in of rainfall. Karbala 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 44°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°FebMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 8°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°AprMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 18°MayMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 23°JunMax: 42°Average: 35°Min: 28°JulMax: 45°Average: 38°Min: 30°AugMax: 45°Average: 37°Min: 30°SepMax: 41°Average: 33°Min: 26°OctMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 99°FAverage: 87°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 108°FAverage: 96°FMin: 82°FJulMax: 113°FAverage: 100°FMin: 86°FAugMax: 112°FAverage: 99°FMin: 85°FSepMax: 106°FAverage: 92°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°F
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Karbala has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July 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 7°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.Karbala has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 113°F and an average of 100°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 20mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 13mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 17mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Karbala is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 113 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 25 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 25 mm less than November, 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.Karbala is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1 in less than November, 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/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Karbala 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 July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Karbala 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 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan11°53°F
Feb14°57°F
Mar19°66°F
Apr25°77°F
May31°87°F
Jun35°96°F
Jul38°100°F
Aug37°99°F
Sep33°92°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec13°56°F

The best time to visit Karbala 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 19 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 45°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Karbala 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 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 113°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karbala 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 Karbala 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
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
14 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
37 °C99 °F
14 km/h9 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
28 °C82 °F
42 °C108 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
30 °C86 °F
45 °C113 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
30 °C85 °F
45 °C112 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
41 °C106 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
35 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C56 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C48 °F
19 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in