Best time to visit Baghdad: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Baghdad are Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov.
Best months
Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
Peak season
Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct and Nov
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 7.7°C – 17.8°C
Rain: 16mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Feb
Temp: 7.6°C – 18.2°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Mar
BestTemp: 13.2°C – 24.5°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Apr
BestTemp: 19°C – 31.9°C
Rain: 27mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 10/10
May
Temp: 24.2°C – 37.1°C
Rain: 11mm
Sunshine: 11.7h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jun
Temp: 29.4°C – 43.5°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 13h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Jul
Temp: 31.9°C – 45.4°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12.6h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Aug
Temp: 32°C – 45.5°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Sep
Temp: 27.5°C – 40.9°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Oct
BestTemp: 20.9°C – 33.5°C
Rain: 1mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Nov
BestTemp: 14.3°C – 25°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Dec
Temp: 9.9°C – 19.1°C
Rain: 27mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 8.4/10
When to go, and when not to
The months with the highest visit scores are March, April, October, and November, when daytime highs stay in a moderate range and sunshine hours climb without the extreme heat of summer. March and April also bring more rain than the driest months, but conditions remain comfortable enough for sightseeing, and by October and November the heat has eased while sunshine remains strong.
The trade-off is that March, April, October, and November overlap with the peak season, alongside July and August, so travelers aiming for the mild weather may find it coincides with busier periods. June, July, and August are the quietest and cheapest months, but they bring the most extreme heat of the year, with highs reaching into the mid-40s Celsius and essentially no rainfall, which makes outdoor sightseeing far less comfortable.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.