AI-generatedBaqubah at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 46°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,210 h
- Rain a year
- 188 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 48 m
Climate in Baqubah
Baqubah has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 46 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,210 hours of sunshine a year, Baqubah is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Baqubah
The best time to visit Baqubah is from February to March and from November to December. 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 46 °C. The wettest month is December with 34 mm of precipitation.
Baqubah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Baqubah in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 25–38 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Baqubah in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 43–46 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Baqubah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–41 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Baqubah in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
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
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Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: February – March, November – December
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0517:29
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 16:56–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:50 · evening 17:44–17:54
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.
October in Baqubah compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 38° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 38° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Baqubah in October?
In October, Baqubah is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Baqubah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:05 – 17:29
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %6 %
- 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
Compare two months in Baqubah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Baqubah: score 97 against 50. In March, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. March has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 11 mmbetter | 32 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Baqubah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January17° · 6.3 h
In January, Baqubah is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in January94February19° · 7.2 h
In February, Baqubah is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in February97March25° · 8.0 h
In March, Baqubah is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in March74April31° · 8.8 h
In April, Baqubah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in April50May38° · 10.3 h
In May, Baqubah is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.3 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 Baqubah.
Baqubah in May50June43° · 11.5 h
In June, Baqubah is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in June50July46° · 11.6 h
In July, Baqubah is very hot: daytime highs average 46 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in July50August46° · 10.9 h
In August, Baqubah is very hot: daytime highs average 46 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in August50September41° · 9.9 h
In September, Baqubah is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in September50October35° · 8.0 h
In October, Baqubah is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in October93November24° · 6.8 h
In November, Baqubah is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in November88December18° · 6.1 h
In December, Baqubah is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Baqubah.
Baqubah in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Baqubah
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
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | 80 | 17° | 5° | 6.3 h | 6 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 19° | 7° | 7.2 h | 4 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 25° | 11° | 8.0 h | 4 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 31° | 16° | 8.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 50 | 38° | 22° | 10.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 43° | 27° | 11.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 46° | 30° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 46° | 29° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 41° | 25° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 19° | 8.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 24° | 12° | 6.8 h | 4 | 30 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 18° | 7° | 6.1 h | 5 | 34 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Baqubah
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 Baqubah, 70 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Baqubah: 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, Baqubah has about 2 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Baqubah
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Baqubah
How breezy and how cloudy Baqubah 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 Baqubah typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 22 % of the sky over Baqubah: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Baqubah
How often the day gets hot in Baqubah (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, Baqubah has about 26 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
Planning a trip to Baqubah
Weather for your travel dates
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Baqubah 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.
Baqubah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 46 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 5 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
- 4,090 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.
Good to know: Iraq
- Currency
- Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
- Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish
- Sockets
- Type C, D, G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +964
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Baqubah vs Baghdad
In October the holiday weather in Baqubah and Baghdad is about equally good (score 50 vs 52). During the day Baghdad is 1 °C cooler than Baqubah.
| in October | Baqubah | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Baqubah
When is the best time to visit Baqubah?
The best time to visit Baqubah is from February to March and from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Baqubah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 46 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Baqubah?
The wettest month is December with 34 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Baqubah get?
Baqubah gets around 3,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Baqubah in?
Baqubah is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Baqubah?
A nonstop flight from London to Baqubah takes about 5 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Baqubah?
Baqubah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 84.