Karbala weather in December (Iraq)

What is the weather forecast for Karbala in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Karbala during December, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Karbala in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 4 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 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 inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Karbala. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer 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 December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Iraq in December

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

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Karbala, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Karbala.

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