AI-generatedHatra at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 44°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,180 h
- Rain a year
- 180 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 207 m
Climate in Hatra
Hatra has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year, Hatra is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hatra
The best time to visit Hatra is from February to April and from November to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to March and from November to December. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 44 °C. The wettest month is January with 35 mm of precipitation.
Hatra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hatra in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–35 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Hatra in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 41–44 °C by day
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Hatra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–39 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Hatra in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
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
Good
Best time to visit: February – April, November – December
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:1417:35
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 05:58–06:49 · evening 17:01–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–05:58 · evening 17:51–18:01
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 Hatra compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Hatra in October?
In October, Hatra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hatra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:14 – 17:35
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %30 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Hatra
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 Hatra: score 93 against 61. In March, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. March has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 9 mmbetter | 32 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hatra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January14° · 5.8 h
In January, Hatra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra in January85February16° · 6.9 h
In February, Hatra is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra in February93March22° · 7.6 h
In March, Hatra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra in March89April28° · 8.7 h
In April, Hatra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra in April50May35° · 10.5 h
In May, Hatra is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra in May50June41° · 11.8 h
In June, Hatra is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11.8 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 Hatra.
Hatra in June50July44° · 11.8 h
In July, Hatra is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 11.8 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 Hatra.
Hatra in July50August44° · 11.3 h
In August, Hatra is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 11.3 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 Hatra.
Hatra in August50September39° · 10.0 h
In September, Hatra is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.0 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 Hatra.
Hatra in September61October32° · 7.7 h
In October, Hatra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra in October92November22° · 6.7 h
In November, Hatra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra in November79December16° · 5.6 h
In December, Hatra is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hatra.
Hatra 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 Hatra
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 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (28°). 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 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 | 66 | 14° | 3° | 5.8 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 16° | 5° | 6.9 h | 6 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 22° | 9° | 7.6 h | 5 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 28° | 14° | 8.7 h | 4 | 17 |
| MayMay | 50 | 35° | 20° | 10.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 41° | 25° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 44° | 28° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 44° | 27° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 23° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 32° | 17° | 7.7 h | 2 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 22° | 9° | 6.7 h | 4 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 16° | 5° | 5.6 h | 6 | 31 |
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 Hatra
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 7.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Hatra, 68 % 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 Hatra: 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, Hatra has about 2 rainy days with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Hatra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a 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 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 Hatra
How breezy and how cloudy Hatra 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 Hatra typically peaks at 17 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 23 % of the sky over Hatra: mostly sunny, with about 7.7 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 Hatra
How often the day gets hot in Hatra (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, Hatra has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Hatra
Weather for your travel dates
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Hatra 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.
Hatra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 44 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 5 min
- Distance
- 3,830 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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Hatra compared
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Hatra vs Mosul
In October the holiday weather in Hatra and Mosul is about equally good (score 61 vs 61). During the day it is about as warm in Mosul as in Hatra.
| in October | Hatra | Mosul |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec | Mar – Apr, Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Hatra
When is the best time to visit Hatra?
The best time to visit Hatra is from February to April 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 Hatra?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Hatra?
The wettest month is January with 35 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hatra get?
Hatra gets around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Hatra in?
Hatra is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hatra?
A nonstop flight from London to Hatra takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hatra?
Hatra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 73.