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Outdoor activities Potential

91/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, March, December

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

11°C – 36°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Good For

General Travel

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The best time to visit Baghdad for hiking is February, March, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Baghdad

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
79Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°27
February
91Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°22
March
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°21
April
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°19
May
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°4
June
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
34°0
July
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
36°0
August
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
35°0
September
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°1
October
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°4
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°12
December
86Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°18

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Baghdad

When is the best time to visit Baghdad for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Baghdad for outdoor activities is typically in February, March, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Baghdad?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Baghdad, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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