AI-generatedBaghdad at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 45°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,220 h
- Rain a year
- 149 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Baghdad
Baghdad has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 45 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year, Baghdad is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0617:30
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:50–06:39 · evening 16:57–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:41–05:50 · evening 17:46–17:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Baghdad in October?
In October, Baghdad is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Baghdad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:06 – 17:30
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Baghdad
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %5 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Baghdad
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Baghdad, 70 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Baghdad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Baghdad: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Baghdad has about one rainy day with 8 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Baghdad
How breezy and how cloudy Baghdad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Baghdad typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 20 % of the sky over Baghdad: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Baghdad
How often the day gets hot in Baghdad (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Baghdad has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Baghdad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (32°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 17° | 7° | 6.4 h | 5 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 19° | 8° | 7.4 h | 4 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 25° | 12° | 8.2 h | 4 | 25 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 32° | 18° | 8.7 h | 3 | 13 |
| MayMay | 50 | 38° | 24° | 10.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 43° | 29° | 11.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 45° | 32° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 45° | 31° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 41° | 27° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 35° | 21° | 8.0 h | 1 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 3 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 19° | 9° | 6.2 h | 4 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Baghdad
The best time to visit Baghdad is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 45 °C. The wettest month is January with 26 mm of precipitation.
Baghdad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Baghdad in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 25–38 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Baghdad in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 43–45 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Baghdad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–41 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Baghdad in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Baghdad for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Baghdad
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March has the better holiday weather in Baghdad: score 97 against 49. In March, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. March has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 97better |
| Day high | 35° | 25° |
| Night low | 21° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 8 mmbetter | 25 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Baghdad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January17° · 6 h
In January, Baghdad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in January95February19° · 7 h
In February, Baghdad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in February97March25° · 8 h
In March, Baghdad is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in March71April32° · 9 h
In April, Baghdad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in April50May38° · 10 h
In May, Baghdad is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in May50June43° · 12 h
In June, Baghdad is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in June50July45° · 11 h
In July, Baghdad is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 32 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in July50August45° · 11 h
In August, Baghdad is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 31 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in August50September41° · 10 h
In September, Baghdad is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in September49October35° · 8 h
In October, Baghdad is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in October93November24° · 7 h
In November, Baghdad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Baghdad.
Baghdad in November91December19° · 6 h
In December, Baghdad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Baghdad.
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Baghdad vs. Fallujah
In October Fallujah has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs. 49). During the day Fallujah is 1 °C cooler than Baghdad.
| in October | Baghdad | Fallujah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec |
Through the year
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Baghdad in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Baghdad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 45 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 25 min
- Distance
- 4,110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Baghdad
When is the best time to visit Baghdad?
The best time to visit Baghdad is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Baghdad?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 45 °C and nights around 31 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Baghdad?
The wettest month is January with 26 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Baghdad get?
Baghdad gets around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad uses the time zone Asia/Baghdad, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Baghdad?
A nonstop flight from London to Baghdad takes about 5 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Baghdad?
Baghdad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 88.
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