Weather in Baghdad
Iraq · Asia/Baghdad · GMT+3 · 33.32°N, 44.37°E
About Baghdad Weather
Baghdad, at 33.3° north in Iraq, has a hot desert climate characterised by extreme summer heat and very low annual rainfall — typically under 100 mm per year. Daytime temperatures between May and September regularly exceed 40°C (104°F), while the mild season (October – April) brings warm, pleasant days of 15–28°C (59–82°F) that attract the majority of visitors. The sky is clear for most of the year; when rain does fall, it tends to arrive as brief, intense events. Dust and sandstorms are a seasonal hazard, particularly in spring when wind patterns shift.
Climate zone: hot desert · Latitude: 33.32°N · Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Baghdad Weather by Season
Hot Season
May – September35–48°C (95–118°F)
Extremely high temperatures with intense solar radiation. Outdoor activities are best scheduled for early morning or after sunset.
Mild Season
October – April15–28°C (59–82°F)
Warm, clear days and cool evenings. This is the prime visitor season; dust storms are possible in spring.