Baghdad weather in February
February in Baghdad: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#4 of 12 months in Baghdad · #432 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 20°C
- Nights
- 7°C
- Wet days
- 5
- Sun
- 9.3 h
- Humidity
- 57%
- Daylight
- 11 h
Traveller notes on Baghdad in February
Other months in Baghdad
Forum posters consistently name March through May as a good season for central Iraq, including Baghdad, in sharp contrast to summer, when daily highs above 40C make travel genuinely unpleasant. Posters note that Iraqi Kurdistan, further north, can still be cold and rainy at this point in spring, a real regional contrast worth knowing before planning an itinerary that spans both areas. Posters also point to winter as a solid alternative window given its milder temperatures. Posters generally rate March as a comfortable, moderate-temperature time to visit Baghdad specifically, well ahead of the extreme summer heat, though forum discussion consistently emphasizes checking current security guidance alongside any weather planning for Iraq.
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Baghdad climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Baghdad in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Baghdad's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBaghdad's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Baghdad in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
18 Feb – 19 MarClosuresOffices barely open before noon and the city moves to the night: Karrada and the riverside on Abu Nuwas Street are busier after iftar than at any other time of year. Source ↗
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Baghdad in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Baghdad?
- February in Baghdad: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Baghdad on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Baghdad in February?
- In February, Baghdad averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 6.5°C, with about 28.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Baghdad in February?
- Baghdad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 89 in February.