Climate Insights for Baghdad

The climate in Baghdad is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 180mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 44mm of rainfall. Baghdad 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Baghdad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 47°C and an average of 39°C. December 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 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Baghdad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 180mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 44mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 44mm less than February, 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.

Baghdad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Baghdad, which began on June 21, 2026. Baghdad 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 August at around 47°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

The best time to visit Baghdad is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 47°C, while December 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Baghdad 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.