Babil weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Babil, Iraq. Like most weather services, we show Babil at one spot: Al Hillah, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM (1.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM (1.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Nov–DecOff season May–Sep
About Al Hillah weather
Is it raining in Al Hillah right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM (1.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Al Hillah this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–30° and lows of 18–21°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Al Hillah lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Al Hillah?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Babil weather by month
When is the best time to visit Babil?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Babil is Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in January to 46°C (115°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Babil?
January is the wettest month, with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Babil?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 46°C (115°F) and lows of 29°C (84°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Babil have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 28 mm (1.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Al Hillah), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Babil
Weather can differ a lot within Babil: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hillah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 148 mm |
| Abu Gharaq | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 148 mm |
| Al-Musayab | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 181 mm |
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 181 mm |
| Al-Qāsim | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 148 mm |
| Saddat al Hindīyah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 148 mm |
| Al Maḩāwīl | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 148 mm |