AI-generatedSamarra at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 45°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,220 h
- Rain a year
- 170 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 80 m
Climate in Samarra
Samarra 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 3,220 hours of sunshine a year, Samarra is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Samarra
The best time to visit Samarra 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 January with 31 mm of precipitation.
Samarra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Samarra in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–37 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Samarra in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 43–45 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Samarra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–41 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Samarra in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–19 °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 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0817:32
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 05:53–06:42 · evening 16:58–17:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:53 · evening 17:47–17:57
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 Samarra 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 29° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Samarra in October?
In October, Samarra is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 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 Samarra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:08 – 17:32
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 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 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- 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 Samarra
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 Samarra: score 96 against 53. In March, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. March has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 34° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 9 mmbetter | 30 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Samarra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January16° · 6.2 h
In January, Samarra is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Samarra.
Samarra in January93February19° · 7.2 h
In February, Samarra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Samarra.
Samarra in February96March24° · 8.1 h
In March, Samarra is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Samarra.
Samarra in March76April31° · 8.8 h
In April, Samarra 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 Samarra.
Samarra in April50May37° · 10.5 h
In May, Samarra is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.5 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 Samarra.
Samarra in May50June43° · 11.7 h
In June, Samarra is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °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 Samarra.
Samarra in June50July45° · 11.6 h
In July, Samarra is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °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 Samarra.
Samarra in July50August45° · 11.1 h
In August, Samarra is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 11.1 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 Samarra.
Samarra in August50September41° · 9.8 h
In September, Samarra is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.8 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, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Samarra.
Samarra in September53October34° · 7.8 h
In October, Samarra is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 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 Samarra.
Samarra in October93November24° · 6.8 h
In November, Samarra is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Samarra.
Samarra in November86December18° · 6.0 h
In December, Samarra is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Samarra.
Samarra in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Samarra
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 18°. 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 | 78 | 16° | 5° | 6.2 h | 5 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 19° | 6° | 7.2 h | 4 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 24° | 10° | 8.1 h | 4 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 31° | 16° | 8.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 50 | 37° | 22° | 10.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 43° | 26° | 11.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 45° | 29° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 45° | 29° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 41° | 24° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 34° | 18° | 7.8 h | 1 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 24° | 11° | 6.8 h | 3 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 18° | 6° | 6.0 h | 5 | 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 hours in Samarra
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 7.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Samarra, 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 in Samarra: 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, Samarra has about one rainy day with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Samarra
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 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 Samarra
How breezy and how cloudy Samarra 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 Samarra typically peaks at 16 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 Samarra: mostly sunny, with about 7.8 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 Samarra
How often the day gets hot in Samarra (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, Samarra has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °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
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Samarra 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.
Samarra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 10.7 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
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 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 20 min
- Distance
- 4,010 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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Samarra compared
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Samarra vs Tikrit
In October the holiday weather in Samarra and Tikrit is about equally good (score 53 vs 57). During the day Tikrit is 1 °C cooler than Samarra.
| in October | Samarra | Tikrit |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec | Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Samarra
When is the best time to visit Samarra?
The best time to visit Samarra 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 Samarra?
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 Samarra?
The wettest month is January with 31 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Samarra get?
Samarra gets around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Samarra in?
Samarra is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Samarra?
A nonstop flight from London to Samarra takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Samarra?
Samarra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 82.