Best Time to Visit Baghdad for Backpacking – March Scores 100/100

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Backpacking Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, November, April

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

11°C – 36°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Baghdad for backpacking is March, November, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Baghdad

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	27	5.9	70%	dry
February	94Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	20°	22	5.3	60%	dry
March	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	21	4.3	51%	dry
April	97Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	19	3.9	43%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	37°	4	1.6	32%	dry
June	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	34°	42°	0	0	24%	dry
July	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	36°	45°	0	0	23%	dry
August	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	35°	44°	0	0	26%	dry
September	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	41°	1	0	29%	dry
October	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	34°	4	1.4	40%	dry
November	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	12	3.3	58%	dry
December	76Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	18	5	71%	dry