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Baghdād Weather in October

October in Baghdād brings extremely high temperatures around 36°C (97°F) during the day, dropping to 22°C (72°F) at night, with minimal rainfall.

Rainfall in Baghdād in October

Records from the past 30 years suggest around a single day of rain, with 10 mm (0.4 in) average for the month. On the rare occasion it rains, expect a brief, moderate shower rather than a heavy downpour.

Temperature in Baghdād in October

Daytime highs in Baghdād in October reach 36°C (97°F), with nights around 22°C (72°F). Sunshine and humidity can make it feel even warmer than the raw temperature suggests. With overnight lows of 22°C (72°F), evenings stay pleasantly warm.

Sunshine in Baghdād in October

The city usually sees around 273 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days , a great month for sightseeing.

Wind Speed in Baghdād in October

Wind speeds average 1 m/s (2 knots) during October. At this speed, you'll experience mostly light air movement that's just barely noticeable. As an average, some days will be completely calm while others have gentle breezes you can feel on your skin.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Baghdād. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Baghdād Temperature in October

Min Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Max Temperature
36°C (97°F)
Chance of Rain
4%
Precipitation
10 mm (0.4 in)
Rainy days
a single day
Humidity
36% *
Windspeed
1 m/s (2 knots) *
Sunshine
273 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (18 KM, 11 Miles).

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Historical weather records for Baghdād in October

Browse day-by-day weather records for Baghdād spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Baghdād historical weather extremes in October

According to our 20 years of weather records for Baghdād, the following extremes were recorded between 2005 and 2025.

  • Baghdād recorded its highest October temperature of 43°C (109°F) on October 6, 2022.
  • Nighttime temperatures dropped to 9°C (48°F) on October 25, 2024, marking the coldest October night on record.

Best Places in Iraq in October

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Baghdād in October

Hot weather in October means keeping cool is the priority. Loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics work best. Pack plenty of shorts, tank tops, and breathable shirts. Don't forget a hat, swimwear, and comfortable sandals. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Baghdād in October

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

  • Swimming
    10/10
  • Camping
    10/10

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