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Winter Activities Potential

20/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, 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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❄️ Planning a winter trip to Baghdad?

The best time to visit Baghdad for winter activities is January, February, December, when conditions are ideal for experiences like snow activities, winter landscapes, and seasonal excursions.

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

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Winter Activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Baghdad

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
20Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°27
February
20Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°22
March
1Poor
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°21
April
1Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°19
May
1Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°4
June
1Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
34°0
July
1Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
36°0
August
1Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
35°0
September
1Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°1
October
1Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°4
November
1Poor
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°12
December
20Poor
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 winter activities?

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The best time to visit Baghdad for winter activities is typically in January, February, 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 winter activities.

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