AI-generatedRamadi at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 45°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,250 h
- Rain a year
- 112 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 53 m
Climate in Ramadi
Ramadi has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 45 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year, Ramadi is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ramadi
The best time to visit Ramadi 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 45 °C. The wettest month is December with 21 mm of precipitation.
Ramadi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ramadi in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–37 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Ramadi in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 42–45 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Ramadi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–40 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Ramadi in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 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 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:1017:35
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 05:55–06:44 · evening 17:01–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:55 · evening 17:50–18:00
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 Ramadi compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Ramadi in October?
In October, Ramadi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ramadi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:10 – 17:35
- 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
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- 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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Ramadi
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 Ramadi: score 98 against 56. In March, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. March has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 6 mmbetter | 20 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ramadi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January16° · 6.4 h
In January, Ramadi is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in January95February19° · 7.4 h
In February, Ramadi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in February98March24° · 8.3 h
In March, Ramadi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in March76April31° · 9.0 h
In April, Ramadi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in April50May37° · 10.6 h
In May, Ramadi is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.6 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 Ramadi.
Ramadi in May50June42° · 11.7 h
In June, Ramadi is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 11.7 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 Ramadi.
Ramadi in June50July45° · 11.4 h
In July, Ramadi is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 11.4 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 Ramadi.
Ramadi in July50August44° · 11.0 h
In August, Ramadi is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 11.0 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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in August50September40° · 9.9 h
In September, Ramadi is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °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 Ramadi.
Ramadi in September56October33° · 7.9 h
In October, Ramadi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in October93November24° · 6.9 h
In November, Ramadi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in November88December18° · 6.2 h
In December, Ramadi is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramadi.
Ramadi in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ramadi
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 (29°). 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 | 81 | 16° | 5° | 6.4 h | 4 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 19° | 7° | 7.4 h | 3 | 18 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 24° | 11° | 8.3 h | 3 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 31° | 17° | 9.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 50 | 37° | 23° | 10.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 42° | 27° | 11.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 45° | 29° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 44° | 29° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 40° | 25° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 33° | 19° | 7.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 24° | 11° | 6.9 h | 3 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 18° | 7° | 6.2 h | 4 | 21 |
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 hours in Ramadi
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 7.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Ramadi, 69 % 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 in Ramadi: 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, Ramadi has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ramadi
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 and clouds in Ramadi
How breezy and how cloudy Ramadi 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 Ramadi 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 20 % of the sky over Ramadi: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 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 Ramadi
How often the day gets hot in Ramadi (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, Ramadi has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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 Ramadi
Weather for your travel dates
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Ramadi 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.
Ramadi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 38 °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
- 45 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °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 20 min
- Distance
- 4,030 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.
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Ramadi vs Fallujah
In October the holiday weather in Ramadi and Fallujah is about equally good (score 56 vs 53). During the day Fallujah is 1 °C warmer than Ramadi.
| in October | Ramadi | Fallujah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Ramadi
When is the best time to visit Ramadi?
The best time to visit Ramadi 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 Ramadi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 45 °C and nights around 29 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Ramadi?
The wettest month is December with 21 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ramadi get?
Ramadi gets around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ramadi in?
Ramadi is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ramadi?
A nonstop flight from London to Ramadi takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ramadi?
Ramadi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 85.