Karbala weather in August (Iraq)

What's the typical weather in Karbala for August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In August, Karbala tends to experience very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is part of summer. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 46°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 30°C. This month features high temperatures, marking it as the warmest. Prepare with summer clothes and essentials to enjoy the sun to the fullest.

Precipitation

Karbala in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 0 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 353 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Karbala, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 30°C  

Max Temperature 46°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 23% *  

Sunshine 353 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (73 KM, 45 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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