Climate Insights for Samarra

Samarra District, Saladin Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
45°C peak114°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
March
50 mm rain2 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Samarra is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 225 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 50 mm of rainfall. Samarra 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Samarra is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 8.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2 in of rainfall. Samarra 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°FebMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°MarMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 12°AprMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 17°MayMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 22°JunMax: 43°Average: 36°Min: 28°JulMax: 45°Average: 38°Min: 31°AugMax: 45°Average: 38°Min: 30°SepMax: 41°Average: 33°Min: 26°OctMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°NovMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 98°FAverage: 86°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 109°FAverage: 96°FMin: 82°FJulMax: 114°FAverage: 101°FMin: 87°FAugMax: 114°FAverage: 101°FMin: 87°FSepMax: 106°FAverage: 92°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°F
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Samarra 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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Samarra has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 114°F and an average of 101°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 52°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

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmAprPrecipitation: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 32mmDecPrecipitation: 36mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 2inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inDecPrecipitation: 1.4in
Precipitation

Samarra is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 225 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 50 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 50 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.Samarra is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2 in of rainfall. February 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Samarra 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 July, averaging 17km/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 7km/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, 16km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Samarra 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 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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, 8mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan11°52°F
Feb13°55°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr24°75°F
May30°86°F
Jun36°96°F
Jul38°101°F
Aug38°101°F
Sep33°92°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec13°55°F

The best time to visit Samarra 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 38 mm 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.The best time to visit Samarra is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 114°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 Samarra 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 Samarra 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
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h8 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
30 °C87 °F
12 km/h8 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
37 °C98 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
28 °C82 °F
43 °C109 °F
15 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
31 °C87 °F
45 °C114 °F
17 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
30 °C87 °F
45 °C114 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
41 °C106 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
34 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
11 km/h7 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in