Baghdād Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Baghdād is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Baghdād, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 47°C in July to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Baghdād sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 164 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Baghdād shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 30 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm 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 over the year
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
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s in June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Baghdād in Iraq
During the months of February and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 47°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 30 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 353 hours of sunshine.
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