Weather in March in Iraq
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 mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild 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.
Precipitation
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.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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