Iraq Weather
🇮🇶 1 city covered · Asia
· hot desert climate
Best time to visit
November to March
Weather in Iraq at a glance
Our Iraq coverage centers on Baghdad, which has a hot desert climate. Expect average highs around 114°F (45°C) in July and 62°F (17°C) in January, with about 27 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Baghdad - annual average 78°
- Best time to visit: November to March
- Climate type: hot desert
The bigger picture
Baghdad averages 10.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 191 mm (7.5 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Baghdad climate page.
Live weather across Iraq today
Iraq cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 78° | Jul · 114° | Jan · 43° | 27 | 10.6 | 0 |
Iraq weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 43° | 4 | 8.6 h/day |
| February | 67° | 46° | 5 | 9.0 h/day |
| March | 75° | 54° | 5 | 10.0 h/day |
| April | 87° | 63° | 3 | 10.8 h/day |
| May | 99° | 74° | 1 | 12.1 h/day |
| June | 109° | 83° | 0 | 13.3 h/day |
| July | 114° | 88° | 0 | 12.9 h/day |
| August | 113° | 88° | 0 | 12.1 h/day |
| September | 107° | 81° | 0 | 11.7 h/day |
| October | 94° | 70° | 1 | 9.9 h/day |
| November | 75° | 56° | 4 | 8.9 h/day |
| December | 65° | 47° | 4 | 8.3 h/day |
Iraq weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Iraq?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Iraq?
Snow is essentially absent in the Iraq cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Iraq like?
The covered cities fall under hot desert climate. That means intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain.