Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
March, April, October
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Iraq?
The best time to visit Iraq for backpacking is March, April, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
Start with the essentials:
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Iraq due to better weather and lower costs.
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Backpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Iraq
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 46Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 33 |
February | 69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 30 |
March | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 31 |
April | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 29 |
May | 95Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 12 |
June | 49Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 31° | 1 |
July | 36Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 33° | 0 |
August | 36Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 33° | 0 |
September | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 0 |
October | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 8 |
November | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 22 |
December | 63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 30 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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