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Outdoor activities Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, April, November

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Weather

9°C – 33°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Iraq?

The best time to visit Iraq for hiking is March, April, November, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Iraq, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Iraq

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
74Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33
February
93Excellent
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
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°12
June
50Suboptimal
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°1
July
50Suboptimal
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33°0
August
50Suboptimal
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33°0
September
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°0
October
84Excellent
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
88Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°30

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

Quick summary: visiting Iraq

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

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The best time to visit Iraq for outdoor activities is typically in March, April, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Iraq?

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

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Plan your hiking trip to Iraq

Now you know the best time to visit Iraq for hiking — here are the essential next steps to plan your trip.

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