Baghdad weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Baghdad, Iraq. Like most weather services, we show Baghdad at one spot: Baghdad, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was thunderstorm and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (1.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 13%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (1.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Oct–DecOff season Jun–Sep
About Baghdad weather
Is it raining in Baghdad right now?
Yes. It’s thunderstorm and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (1.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Baghdad this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–31° and lows of 18–22°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Baghdad lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Baghdad?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Baghdad weather by month
When is the best time to visit Baghdad?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Baghdad is Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in January to 46°C (114°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Baghdad?
January is the wettest month, with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Baghdad?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 46°C (114°F) and lows of 29°C (84°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Baghdad have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 37 mm (1.5 in).
Baghdad weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Baghdad), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Baghdad
Weather can differ a lot within Baghdad: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 201 mm |
| Sadr City | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 201 mm |
| Abū Ghurayb | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 201 mm |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 181 mm |