Climate Insights for Khāliş

Al-Muqdadiya District, Diyālá, Iraq

Hottest
July
46°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
March
45mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Khāliş is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 228mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 45mm of rainfall. Khāliş 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.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Feb Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Mar Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 13° Apr Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° May Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 23° Jun Max: 43° Average: 37° Min: 29° Jul Max: 46° Average: 39° Min: 32° Aug Max: 46° Average: 39° Min: 31° Sep Max: 43° Average: 35° Min: 27° Oct Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 21° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Khāliş 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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 27mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Apr Precipitation: 25mm May Precipitation: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 16mm Nov Precipitation: 39mm Dec Precipitation: 31mm
Precipitation

Khāliş is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 228mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 45mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 45mm 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 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: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Khāliş is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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, 17km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 14km/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 Khāliş, which began on March 20, 2026. Khāliş 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 46°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 38°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 79mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 29 to 46°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 43°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 56mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 93mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. 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 12°
Feb 14°
Mar 19°
Apr 24°
May 31°
Jun 37°
Jul 39°
Aug 39°
Sep 35°
Oct 28°
Nov 19°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Khāliş 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 36mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khāliş 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
7 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
38 °C
18 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Jun
29 °C
43 °C
19 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
32 °C
46 °C
20 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
31 °C
46 °C
18 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
43 °C
16 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
35 °C
14 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
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