Iraq weather in March

Planning a getaway to Iraq this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Iraq in March?

In March, Iraq experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in As Sulaymānīyah at 17°C to warm in Nasiriya at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Nasiriya and 4°C in As Sulaymānīyah.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Karbala with an average of 14 mm to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 128 mm.

For specific regional insights in Iraq for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Iraq climate page.

Where to go in Iraq in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Iraq on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

Popular destinations in Iraq

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?

Average weather in Erbil

In March Erbil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Erbil
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
15°C 
4°C 
102 mm 
11 days 
20°C 
8°C 
92 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
>>  
25°C 
13°C 
66 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Erbil

Average weather in Baghdād

In March Baghdād generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Baghdād
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
21°C 
9°C 
204 hours 
26 mm 
6 days 
27°C 
13°C 
245 hours 
24 mm 
5 days 
April   >> April
>>  
33°C 
19°C 
258 hours 
16 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Baghdād

Average weather in As Sulaymānīyah

In March As Sulaymānīyah generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

As Sulaymānīyah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
1°C 
149 mm 
10 days 
poor 
17°C 
4°C 
128 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
>>  
22°C 
9°C 
100 mm 
10 days 
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah

Average weather in Karbala

In March Karbala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Karbala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
20°C 
9°C 
204 hours 
18 mm 
5 days 
26°C 
13°C 
245 hours 
14 mm 
4 days 
April   >> April
>>  
32°C 
19°C 
258 hours 
12 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Karbala

Average weather in Al Başrah

In March Al Başrah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Al Başrah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
11°C 
21 mm 
5 days 
28°C 
15°C 
25 mm 
5 days 
April   >> April
>>  
35°C 
21°C 
12 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Al Başrah

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iraq.

Is March the best time to visit Iraq?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Iraq with overall perfect weather in Erbil. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.

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