Climate Insights for Barţalah

Al-Hamdaniya District, Muḩāfaz̧at Nīnawá, Iraq

Hottest
August
43°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
December
122mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barţalah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 463mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 122mm of rainfall. Barţalah 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Feb Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Mar Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° May Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 19° Jun Max: 38° Average: 33° Min: 26° Jul Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 28° Aug Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 28° Sep Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Oct Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 17° Nov Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Dec Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Barţalah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August 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 3°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Barţalah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 463mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 122mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 122mm less than December, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Barţalah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Barţalah, which began on June 21, 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 August at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 43°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 20mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 12°
Mar 14°
Apr 20°
May 26°
Jun 33°
Jul 36°
Aug 36°
Sep 29°
Oct 23°
Nov 14°
Dec

The best time to visit Barţalah is during April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 43°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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
3 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
115 mm
1 cm
Feb
7 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
38 °C
3 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
43 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
28 °C
43 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
36 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
122 mm
1 cm
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