Baghdād Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
In Baghdād, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 7°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Baghdād.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Baghdād ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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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