Baghdād Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Baghdād, Iraq, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 47°C (117°F) in July to 18°C (64°F) in January.
The area sees almost no rainfall, totalling just 164 mm (6.5 in) per year. The most sunshine falls in August, with an average of 11.8 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Baghdād
In Baghdād, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 47°C (117°F) in July to a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 32°C (90°F) in July to around 7°C (45°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Baghdād
Baghdād sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 164 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Baghdād shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation over 6 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Baghdād Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Baghdād
For those who appreciate different seasons, Baghdād serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Baghdād by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Baghdād.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 71%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 22%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Baghdād
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in June, July and August. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Baghdād 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Baghdād
The best time to visit Baghdād is during January, February, March, November and December, when the dry conditions provide ideal temperatures between 18°C (65°F) and 27°C (80°F). With minimal rainfall throughout the year, you can expect consistently clear, sunny days.While rain is rare, remember to stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun while you're outside. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
