Baghdad, Iraq Weather
Baghdad hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 113°F (45°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 114°F (45°C).
Current conditions in detail
Baghdad weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Baghdad looks sunny, with a high of 117° and an overnight low of 93°. Rain is unlikely (0% chance). Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Baghdad 14-day forecast
About the weather in Baghdad
Weather in Baghdad is shaped by its hot desert climate - expect intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. July afternoons typically reach 114°F (45°C), while January highs hover near 62°F (17°C). Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches (191 mm) over about 27 rainy days.
Baghdad weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 114°F (45°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 62°F (17°C)
- Record high: 124°F (51°C) · Record low: 28°F (-2°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (5 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 114°F (45°C) and overnight lows stay near 88°F (31°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows around 43°F (6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 124°F (51°C) and dropped as low as 28°F (-2°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 1.4 inches (36 mm) of rain over 5 days, while July is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Baghdad brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); rain falls on about 8 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Baghdad turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 112°F (44°C) and nights around 86°F (30°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Baghdad turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (33°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Baghdad is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Baghdad by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 43° | 4 | 0.8 in | 8.6 h/day | 67% |
| February | 67° | 46° | 5 | 1.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 60% |
| March | 75° | 54° | 5 | 1.4 in | 10.0 h/day | 50% |
| April | 87° | 63° | 3 | 0.8 in | 10.8 h/day | 38% |
| May | 99° | 74° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.1 h/day | 24% |
| June | 109° | 83° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.3 h/day | 17% |
| July | 114° | 88° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.9 h/day | 16% |
| August | 113° | 88° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.1 h/day | 18% |
| September | 107° | 81° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 21% |
| October | 94° | 70° | 1 | 0.5 in | 9.9 h/day | 31% |
| November | 75° | 56° | 4 | 1.2 in | 8.9 h/day | 58% |
| December | 65° | 47° | 4 | 1.1 in | 8.3 h/day | 68% |