Climate Insights for Bagdad

The climate in Bagdad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 378mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 58mm of rainfall. Bagdad 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Bagdad vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Bagdad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 378mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 58mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5mm. That's 54mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 35cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.

Bagdad 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 May, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Bagdad, which began on March 20, 2026. Bagdad 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Bagdad is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bagdad 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.