Weather in December in Iraq
Considering a trip to Iraq this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like 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 to pleasant in Al Başrah at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Al Başrah and 1°C in As Sulaymānīyah.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ar-Rutbah with an average of 13 mm to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 112 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in Iraq, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iraq's yearly weather, check out our Iraq climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Erbil
In December Erbil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Baghdād
In December Baghdād generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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As Sulaymānīyah
In December As Sulaymānīyah generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karbala
In December Karbala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Başrah
In December Al Başrah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iraq.
Is December the best 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, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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