Baghdad weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Baghdad: highs of 17°C (63°F) and about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 5°C (41°F) and cloud cover 46% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 16°C (60°F) and 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Baghdad, the largest city in Baghdad. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Baghdad?
best month Weather score 78/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Baghdad.
Does it rain a lot in Baghdad in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 28 mm (1.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Baghdad in December?
Days average 17°C (63°F) and nights 5°C (41°F).
Baghdad weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (60°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 37 mm | 44% | fair |
| February | 19°C (65°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 33 mm | 42% | best |
| March | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm | 42% | best |
| April | 31°C (87°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 24 mm | 46% | best |
| May | 38°C (100°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm | 35% | fair |
| June | 43°C (110°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| July | 46°C (114°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 0 mm | 17% | least pleasant |
| August | 46°C (114°F) | 29°C (83°F) | 0 mm | 18% | least pleasant |
| September | 41°C (106°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 1 mm | 22% | least pleasant |
| October | 34°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm | 38% | best |
| November | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 29 mm | 41% | best |
| December | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 28 mm | 46% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Baghdad in December
Weather can differ a lot within Baghdad: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Sadr City | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Abū Ghurayb | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 24 mm | best |