Karbala weather in August (Iraq)

This month is known as an extremely hot month. The average maximum daytime temperature in Karbala in August lies at 44.7°C (112.46°F). Even in the evening it is hot and steamy. The average minimum temperature goes down to around 26.3°C (79.34°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

It is not known to rain in Karbala in August, as the average rainfall this month is 0mm (0.0 inches). There are generally around 0 rainy days. It is also invariably a very sunny time of year with 353 hours of sun during the entire month.

 

Karbala, monthly averages in August

Show in Fahrenheit
Min Temperature 26 °C  
Max Temperature 44 °C  
Chance of Rain 0%  
Precipitation 0mm  
Rainy days 0 days  
Humidity 23% *  
Sunshine 353 hrs *  
* Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to stay in Karbala

Where to go in Iraq in August

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

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in August? Visitors traveling to Karbala might want to wear airy clothing, t-shirts and other summer cloths. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool on a hot day.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Camping
9/10

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