Baghdad
Iraq
Local time15:09
Sunrise06:10
Sunset17:23
Elevation34 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Baghdad?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
45°
July
Coldest month
5°
January
Wettest month
25mm
January
Rain per year
126mm
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2 °C | 4.7 °C | 25 mm | 10.2 h |
| February | 19.3 °C | 6.5 °C | 17 mm | 11.0 h |
| March | 24.5 °C | 10.5 °C | 16 mm | 12.0 h |
| April | 30.5 °C | 15.7 °C | 16 mm | 13.0 h |
| May | 37.1 °C | 21.1 °C | 3 mm | 13.9 h |
| June | 42.2 °C | 24.9 °C | 0 mm | 14.3 h |
| July | 44.7 °C | 26.9 °C | 0 mm | 14.2 h |
| August | 44.5 °C | 26.2 °C | 0 mm | 13.4 h |
| September | 40.3 °C | 22.2 °C | 0 mm | 12.4 h |
| October | 34.0 °C | 17.2 °C | 8 mm | 11.4 h |
| November | 23.9 °C | 10.2 °C | 24 mm | 10.5 h |
| December | 18.0 °C | 6.0 °C | 17 mm | 10.0 h |
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Tours in Baghdad
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Baghdad
Day16 °C
Night5 °C
Rain25 mm
January in Baghdad: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day19 °C
Night7 °C
Rain17 mm
February in Baghdad: cool, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 7 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day25 °C
Night11 °C
Rain16 mm
March in Baghdad: mild, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day31 °C
Night16 °C
Rain16 mm
April in Baghdad: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night21 °C
Rain3 mm
May in Baghdad: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day42 °C
Night25 °C
Rain0 mm
June in Baghdad: hot, with highs of 42 °C and lows of 25 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day45 °C
Night27 °C
Rain0 mm
July in Baghdad: hot, with highs of 45 °C and lows of 27 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day45 °C
Night26 °C
Rain0 mm
August in Baghdad: hot, with highs of 45 °C and lows of 26 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day40 °C
Night22 °C
Rain0 mm
September in Baghdad: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 22 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night17 °C
Rain8 mm
October in Baghdad: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day24 °C
Night10 °C
Rain24 mm
November in Baghdad: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day18 °C
Night6 °C
Rain17 mm
December in Baghdad: cool, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 6 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Curious facts about Baghdad
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in February and March and in November and December: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- It hardly rains: 126 mm in the whole year.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 16° in January to 45° in July.
- In June there are 14 h 21 min of daylight a day; in December, only 9 h 58 min.
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October: 14° / 7°
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October: 20° / 13°
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October: 18° / 8°
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October: 20° / 11°
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