Iraq

Iraq Weather in July

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

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Erbil Baghdād As Sulaymānīyah Karbala

Planning a journey to Iraq this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Iraq in July

July in Iraq generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 40°C (104°F) in As Sulaymānīyah to 48°C (118°F) in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 33°C (91°F) in Al Başrah and 23°C (73°F) in As Sulaymānīyah. On average, July is the warmest month of the year in Iraq. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

July is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Erbil.

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Best Places to Visit in Iraq in July

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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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Iraq?

Temperature range in Iraq (July)

Precipitation variation in Iraq (July)

Erbil

In July Erbil generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
43°C (109°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Erbil →

Baghdād

In July Baghdād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 47°C (117°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
44°C (111°F)
47°C (117°F)
47°C (117°F)
Min temperature
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
348 hours
347 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Baghdād →

As Sulaymānīyah

In July As Sulaymānīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
40°C (104°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah →

Karbala

In July Karbala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 46°C (115°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
43°C (109°F)
46°C (115°F)
46°C (115°F)
Min temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
348 hours
347 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Karbala →

Al Başrah

In July Al Başrah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 48°C (118°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
46°C (115°F)
48°C (118°F)
48°C (118°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Al Başrah →

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In our records: Iraq July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Iraq in our climate database (1989 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Iraq reached 54°C (129°F) in Al Başrah on July 22, 2016.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Erbil 43°C (109°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Baghdād 47°C (117°F) 32°C (90°F) 0 mm (0 in)
As Sulaymānīyah 40°C (104°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Karbala 46°C (115°F) 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Kirkuk 44°C (111°F) 29°C (84°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Ar-Rutbah 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Iraq weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iraq in July?

In July, Iraq generally has poor weather conditions. Erbil sees daytime temperatures near 43°C (109°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Iraq in July?

Erbil averages a daytime maximum of 43°C (109°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does Iraq get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Erbil averages just 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Iraq.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Iraq?

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Iraq due to the typically unpleasant weather in Erbil.

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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