Best Time to Visit Baghdad: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Baghdad?

April is the best month with 86°F highs, 63°F lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of April & March offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Baghdad get in April?

Baghdad averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Baghdad?

September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Baghdad in April?

In April, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.

Q: Is Baghdad good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Baghdad scores 7.2/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 8.6/10.

Q: When should you avoid Baghdad?

September is the most difficult month to visit Baghdad, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Baghdad?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Baghdad, April and March clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favorable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 April · 9.0 March · 8.6 November · 8.5 February · 7.7 ⚠️ September · 2.7

7.5

Jan

7.7

Feb

8.6

Mar

9.0

Apr

4.8

May

2.9

Jun

2.8

Jul

2.9

Aug

2.7

Sep

5.5

Oct

8.5

Nov

7.6

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Baghdad offers 6 comfortable months, with 4 months to avoid (June, July, August, September). The gap is sharp: 9.0 in April vs 2.7 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

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How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 6 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Nov · Dec)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January	43°F	61°F	9%	0.7mm	6.2h	7.5/10	Best period
☀️ February	46°F	66°F	12%	1.2mm	7.2h	7.7/10	Best period
☀️ March	54°F	75°F	11%	1.2mm	7.9h	8.6/10	Best period
☀️ April	63°F	86°F	8%	0.7mm	8.5h	9.0/10	Best period
🌥️ May	75°F	99°F	3%	0.2mm	9.7h	4.8/10	Decent period
🌧️ June	82°F	108°F	1%	0.0mm	11.6h	2.9/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ July	88°F	113°F	1%	0.0mm	11.2h	2.8/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ August	88°F	113°F	1%	0.0mm	11.4h	2.9/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ September	81°F	108°F	1%	0.0mm	10.5h	2.7/10	Tough conditions
🌥️ October	70°F	93°F	4%	0.4mm	8.8h	5.5/10	Decent period
☀️ November	55°F	75°F	10%	1.0mm	7.1h	8.5/10	Best period
☀️ December	48°F	64°F	9%	0.9mm	6.3h	7.6/10	Best period

☀️ January

7.5/10

T°43°F / 61°F

Rain %9%

Sun6.2h

Best period

☀️ February

7.7/10

T°46°F / 66°F

Rain %12%

Sun7.2h

Best period

☀️ March

8.6/10

T°54°F / 75°F

Rain %11%

Sun7.9h

Best period

☀️ April

9.0/10

T°63°F / 86°F

Rain %8%

Sun8.5h

Best period

🌥️ May

4.8/10

T°75°F / 99°F

Rain %3%

Sun9.7h

Decent period

🌧️ June

2.9/10

T°82°F / 108°F

Rain %1%

Sun11.6h

Tough conditions

🌧️ July

2.8/10

T°88°F / 113°F

Rain %1%

Sun11.2h

Tough conditions

🌧️ August

2.9/10

T°88°F / 113°F

Rain %1%

Sun11.4h

Tough conditions

🌧️ September

2.7/10

T°81°F / 108°F

Rain %1%

Sun10.5h

Tough conditions

🌥️ October

5.5/10

T°70°F / 93°F

Rain %4%

Sun8.8h

Decent period

☀️ November

8.5/10

T°55°F / 75°F

Rain %10%

Sun7.1h

Best period

☀️ December

7.6/10

T°48°F / 64°F

Rain %9%

Sun6.3h

Best period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Jan → Apr

Good transition

May · Oct

Tough period

Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep

🌡️ Detailed conditions (April)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

—

💧 Humidity feel

44°F · Dry

☔ Rain

8% · 0.7 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

8.5h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Baghdad

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Iraq

🗣️LanguageArabic

💶CurrencyIraqi Dinar (ع.د)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️SafetyAt risk · 4/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.11°F/decade

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 113°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 61°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 12%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Baghdad ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate climate with a 9.0 → 2.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

33.34°N · 44.40°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Baghdad?

April is the best month with 86°F highs, 63°F lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of April & March offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Baghdad get in April?

Baghdad averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.

What is the rainiest month in Baghdad?

September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Baghdad in April?

In April, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.

Is Baghdad good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Baghdad scores 7.2/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 8.6/10.

When should you avoid Baghdad?

September is the most difficult month to visit Baghdad, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.