Karbala Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Karbala. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 46°C (115°F) in August to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 31°C (88°F) in August to around 7°C (45°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Karbala has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Karbala shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation over 5 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 Karbala Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Karbala 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Karbala.

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