Baghdad, Iraq

🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq

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Safety: Avoid all travel

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11 Sep
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Tue		16 Sep
Wed		17 Sep
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Temp (°C)44°
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Precipitation0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Humidity25%23%24%24%27%26%25%
Wind15 km/h16 km/h10 km/h17 km/h23 km/h14 km/h12 km/h

Best time to visit Baghdad

The best times to visit Baghdad are March to April and October to November, when conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing. May and September are hotter but manageable with adjusted schedules, while June to August are intensely hot and dust storms may disrupt visibility and flights.

JanuaryOKTemp (°C)9°Rain (mm)21Sun Hours7Dry Days26

January is cool and occasionally rainy, around 6-16°C. Museums and city sightseeing suit the daytime, although showers can interrupt outdoor plans.

FebruaryOKTemp (°C)12°Rain (mm)19Sun Hours8Dry Days23

February is mild with occasional rain, around 8-19°C. Layered clothing suits cultural visits, and showers may interrupt time outdoors.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)19Sun Hours9Dry Days26

March is mild, around 12-24°C, with comfortable conditions for sightseeing. Wildflowers appear in parts of Iraq, and Nowruz brings seasonal celebrations.

AprilGreatTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)8Sun Hours10Dry Days25

April is warm, around 17-31°C, with comfortable mornings and hot afternoons. Outdoor sightseeing suits early and late daylight hours.

MayOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)9Sun Hours11Dry Days26

May is hot, around 23-37°C, with intense lowland heat. Early starts and indoor cultural visits suit the daytime conditions.

JuneAvoidTemp (°C)33°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days21

June is intensely hot, around 28-42°C, and nearly rainless. Dust storms can reduce visibility and disrupt flights, making daytime outdoor sightseeing strenuous.

JulyAvoidTemp (°C)36°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days15

July is intensely hot, around 30-45°C, and nearly rainless. Dust storms can reduce visibility and disrupt flights, making extended daytime sightseeing strenuous.

AugustAvoidTemp (°C)36°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days16

August is intensely hot, around 30-45°C, and nearly rainless. Dust storms can reduce visibility and disrupt flights, so outdoor plans suit early or late hours.

SeptemberOKTemp (°C)32°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours11Dry Days18

September is very hot, around 25-41°C, with little rain. Heat makes long daytime itineraries strenuous, while museums and evening activities suit the conditions.

OctoberGreatTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)9Sun Hours10Dry Days25

October is warm, around 20-34°C, with manageable conditions for exploring. Mornings and evenings suit walking, while afternoons can remain hot.

NovemberGreatTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)18Sun Hours8Dry Days25

November is mild and occasionally rainy, around 13-25°C. Museums, markets and outdoor sightseeing suit the daytime, though showers may interrupt plans.

DecemberOKTemp (°C)12°Rain (mm)19Sun Hours7Dry Days26

December is cool with occasional rain, around 8-18°C. Layers suit cultural sightseeing, while showers can interrupt outdoor plans.

Sources: responsibletravel.com, en.wikivoyage.org

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Brief

  • Try Baghdad specialties such as masgouf (grilled river fish), kubba, dolma, Iraqi kebabs, and strong Iraqi chai.
  • Regional fuel shortages may create longer road journeys and make taxis or private transfers less predictable.
  • Keep plans flexible around Baghdad International Airport, where regional developments can affect flight schedules and access.

Safety and health

  • The security environment is highly volatile amid regional tensions. Possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and sudden travel disruptions have been reported; maintain heightened vigilance and avoid military, diplomatic, government, and militia-related sites. (usembassy.gov)
  • Drink sealed bottled water and avoid tap water, untreated freshwater, ice of uncertain origin, and uncooked foods. Freshwater exposure can also transmit schistosomiasis. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • Reduce exposure to ticks and sand flies with repellent, long clothing, and screened or air-conditioned accommodation. Risks include Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and leishmaniasis. (cdc.gov)
  • Avoid contact with sick people and camels, and seek medical help promptly for serious respiratory symptoms. MERS can spread from infected people or camels. (cdc.gov)
  • A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits longer than 12 hours. (cdc.gov)

Recent News

  • 5 September 2026: Fuel imports disrupted by regional hostilities have caused recurring queues at Baghdad petrol stations, worsening congestion and potentially delaying road transport. (aawsat.com)
  • 1 September 2026: The U.S. Embassy warned that the Middle East security situation remains complex, with possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and other travel disruptions. (usembassy.gov)
  • 27 August 2026: A shooting in southern Baghdad during an operation to remove illegal housing killed a senior Iraqi officer and wounded five others. Security forces sealed the area and began arrests. (abcnews.com | shafaq.com)

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