Best time to visit Iraq
The best time to visit Iraq is March, April and November, when its 2 destinations average 90/100 for climate comfort — August is the weakest month, at 32/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Iraq destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Iraq climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70 | 14.8°C | 70 mm | Baghdad 74 |
| February | 78 | 17°C | 47 mm | Baghdad 83 |
| March | 86 | 20.9°C | 73 mm | Baghdad 93 |
| April | 90 | 27.9°C | 40 mm | Erbil 93 |
| May | 72 | 34.9°C | 13 mm | Erbil 88 |
| June | 45 | 40.8°C | 1 mm | Erbil 55 |
| July | 32 | 43.9°C | 0 mm | Erbil 36 |
| August | 32 | 43.9°C | 0 mm | Erbil 38 |
| September | 49 | 40.1°C | 0 mm | Erbil 59 |
| October | 77 | 33.5°C | 6 mm | Erbil 87 |
| November | 87 | 23.8°C | 42 mm | Baghdad 89 |
| December | 76 | 17.7°C | 45 mm | Baghdad 79 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Iraq destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 2 destinations in Iraq
Iraq — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Iraq?
- March, April and November. Across Iraq's 2 destinations, April averages 90/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 27.9°C and 40 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Iraq?
- August, averaging 32/100 — mean highs of 43.9°C and 0 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Iraq?
- July, with mean daily highs of 43.9°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Iraq?
- March, averaging 73 mm of rain.