Weather in Baghdad

Baghdad is in Iraq at 33.3°N. The 2001–2020 NASA POWER daily record describes a dry, semi-arid climate. July is the warmest month (average 37.3°C, high 45.6°C) and January is the coolest (average 10.1°C, low 3.8°C).

Rain is a year that totals only 201 mm of rain. The wettest month is January at 36 mm; the driest is June at 0 mm. On this site the months that score closest to a 22°C day, lighter rain, and moderate humidity are April, October, and November.

When the score favours a visit

The three months with the highest comfort score are April, October, and November: April (22.8°C average, 24 mm, 40% humidity); October (27.4°C average, 11 mm, 28% humidity); November (17.7°C average, 29 mm, 47% humidity). They fall in calendar order. The score rewards averages near 22°C, lower rainfall, and humidity near 60%. It is a climate score, not a festival or price calendar.

If you prefer the hottest stretch, that is July. The coolest stretch is January.

Temperature through the year

The heat peaks in July, when the typical afternoon is 45.6°C. The opposite pole is January, when mornings average 3.8°C.

Across the year the mean afternoon high is 31.9°C. If you want the smallest day–night shock, look at months where the high and low sit close together; July nights still hold 28.9°C.

When Baghdad gets wet

Baghdad is dry. The whole year adds up to 201 mm. January is the “wet” month at 36 mm; June drops to 0 mm.

Humidity peaks near 61%. That usually lines up with the wetter months rather than the hottest ones.

What stands out month by month

The year bottoms out in January. Plan for 3.8°C at night and 16.5°C in the afternoon. February stands apart from the months beside it: 19.3°C / 5.6°C and 33 mm. March brings 31 mm and 5 rainy days; temperatures run from 9.9°C to 25.0°C. In April, Baghdad averages 30.8°C by day and 14.9°C at night, with 24 mm of rain. May: 37.6°C high, 21.1°C low, 7 mm rain, 29% humidity. June is the driest month, averaging only 0 mm across 0 rainy days. Highs sit near 43.2°C.

Peak heat arrives in July: 45.6°C by day, 28.9°C at night, and 17% humidity. In August, Baghdad averages 45.8°C by day and 28.6°C at night, with 0 mm of rain. September: 41.7°C high, 24.7°C low, 1 mm rain, 20% humidity. October brings 11 mm and 2 rainy days; temperatures run from 19.9°C to 35.0°C. November stands apart from the months beside it: 24.3°C / 11.2°C and 29 mm. December: 18.2°C high, 5.9°C low, 28 mm rain, 58% humidity.

Baghdad and other cities in Iraq

Karbala is about 88 km away: Baghdad is 0.9°C warmer than Karbala in its hottest month and 81 mm wetter over the year than Karbala. Karbala’s wettest month is January (22 mm) versus January here.

Erbil is about 319 km away: Baghdad is 2.0°C warmer than Erbil in its hottest month and 82 mm drier over the year than Erbil. Erbil’s wettest month is March (50 mm) versus January here.

Mosul is about 353 km away: Baghdad is 2.1°C warmer than Mosul in its hottest month and 114 mm drier over the year than Mosul. Mosul’s wettest month is March (54 mm) versus January here.