Wasit weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Wasit, Iraq. Like most weather services, we show Wasit at one spot: Al-Kut, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (74°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 38%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Nov–DecOff season May–Sep
About Al-Kut weather
Is it raining in Al-Kut right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Al-Kut this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–30° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Al-Kut lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Al-Kut?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Wasit weather by month
When is the best time to visit Wasit?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Wasit 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 (62°F) in January to 47°C (116°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Wasit?
January is the wettest month, with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Wasit?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 47°C (116°F) and lows of 30°C (86°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (62°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F).
Does Wasit have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 44 mm (1.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Al-Kut), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Wasit
Weather can differ a lot within Wasit: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Kut | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–47°C | 238 mm |
| An Nu‘mānīyah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–47°C | 238 mm |
| Al Ḩayy | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 17–47°C | 200 mm |
| Aş Şuwayrah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 237 mm |
| Al ‘Azīzīyah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 237 mm |