Iraq

Iraq Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iraq in December.

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Erbil Baghdād As Sulaymānīyah Karbala

Are you planning a trip a to Iraq in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Iraq in December

Iraq offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in As Sulaymānīyah at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Al Başrah at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Al Başrah and 1°C (34°F) in As Sulaymānīyah.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iraq, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ar-Rutbah with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 112 mm (4.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Iraq in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iraq

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Iraq?

Temperature range in Iraq (December)

Precipitation variation in Iraq (December)

Erbil

In December Erbil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Erbil →

Baghdād

In December Baghdād generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
195 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
26 mm (1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Baghdād →

As Sulaymānīyah

In December As Sulaymānīyah generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah →

Karbala

In December Karbala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
195 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Karbala →

Al Başrah

In December Al Başrah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Başrah →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iraq in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Erbil 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Baghdād 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 26 mm (1 in)
As Sulaymānīyah 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Karbala 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Kirkuk 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Ar-Rutbah 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Iraq weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iraq in December?

Expect tolerable weather across Iraq in December. The popular destination of Erbil averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Iraq in December?

Average temperatures in Iraq during December range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Erbil.

Does Iraq get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Iraq. Erbil averages only about 87 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Iraq?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Iraq with overall tolerable weather in Erbil. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April and November provide perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the months of January, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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