Baghdād weather in August (Iraq)

Thinking of visiting Baghdād in August? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Baghdād includes very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 47°C. At night, they generally drop to 31°C. With its high temperatures, this month often tops the charts as the hottest. Be sure to pack summer gear and stay prepared for the heat.

Precipitation

Baghdād in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. Expect around 0 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 353 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Baghdād. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Baghdād climate page with graphs.

 

Baghdād, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 31°C  

Max Temperature 47°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 23% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 353 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Iraq in August

Find out more about the weather in Iraq and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

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