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Hot and Cold, Clear and Dry - A Look at Baghdad's Seasonal Temperature Variations

Baghdad experiences scorching, dry, and clear summers and chilly, mostly clear winters. The average annual temperature is between 41°F and 112°F; it rarely drops below 33°F or rises above 119°F. The best periods to visit Baghdad for hot-weather activities are from mid-September to mid-October and from late April to late May, based on the beach/pool score.

Seasonal Precipitation Trends in Baghdad

Exploring Average Temperatures

During Baghdad's 3.9-month hot season, spanning from May 26 to September 21, daily highs average over 102°F. July stands out as the hottest month, with an average high temperature of 112°F and a low of 82°F. Conversely, the 3.4-month cool season, from November 22 to March 4, sees daily highs typically below 71°F. January, with an average low of 42°F and a high of 61°F, marks Baghdad's coldest month of the year.

When to Expect Clear Skies in the City of Lights

The clearer season in Baghdad lasts 4.7 months, from May 22 to October 11. July is the clearest month in Baghdad, with 100% clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies. The cloudier season begins October 11 and lasts 7.3 months until May 22. Baghdad's cloudiest month is December, with 34% of the sky overcast or mostly cloudy.

Seasonal Precipitation Trends

A wet day has 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. Wet days in Baghdad vary year-round. The wetter season runs from October 19 to May 6, with a better-than-7% chance of rain. January has the most wet days in Baghdad, with 4.2 days of 0.04 inches of rain. The drier season lasts 5.4 months, from May 6 - October 19. July has the fewest wet days in Baghdad, averaging 0.0 days with 0.04 inches of rain. Wet days can be rainy, snowy, or a mix. January has the most rain in Baghdad, averaging 4.1 days. According to this categorization, rain alone is the most common precipitation, peaking at 14% on February 6.

When Does the Most Rain Fall

Rainfall in Baghdad is shown over a sliding 31-day period centered around each day of the year to illustrate variation within months rather than just monthly totals. Monthly rainfall in Baghdad varies seasonally.

The rainy season lasts 5.8 months, from October 26 to April 20, with 31-day periods seeing at least 0.5 inches of rain. January receives the most rain, averaging 0.9 inches. Conversely, there are 6.2 months without rain, from April 20 to October 26. July has the lowest average rainfall in Baghdad, with 0.0 inches.

Choosing the Best Time for Your Trip

Clear, rainless days with 65°F - 80°F temperatures score well for tourism. The best times to visit Baghdad for general outdoor activities are early March to late April and mid-October to mid-November, with the highest score in the last week of March. The beach/pool score prefers clear, rainless days with 75°F - 90°F temperatures.

Conclusion

The city experiences extreme temperature variations throughout the year, with summer highs soaring above 100°F and winter lows occasionally dipping below freezing. For travelers planning outdoor activities, the optimal times are from mid-September to mid-October and late April to late May, aligning with the best climate and weather conditions for both tourism and hot-weather pursuits.