Baghdād weather in December (Iraq)

What can you expect from the weather in Baghdād during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Baghdād the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Baghdād in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time 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 December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Baghdād in December?

For visitors traveling to Baghdād, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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