Weather in March in Iraq
Planning a trip to Iraq this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.For a closer look at conditions across Iraq, refer to the map below.
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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our Iraq climate page.
Where to go in Iraq in March
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iraq, check out our Iraq's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Iraq.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Iraq? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Iraq.
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