Winter Activities Potential
Poor
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, March
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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❄️ Planning a winter trip to Iraq?
The best time to visit Iraq for winter activities is January, February, March, when conditions are ideal for experiences like snow activities, winter landscapes, and seasonal excursions.
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Climate Heatmap
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 Iraq
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 1Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 33 |
February | 1Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 30 |
March | 1Poor Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 31 |
April | 1Poor Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 29 |
May | 1Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 12 |
June | 1Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 31° | 1 |
July | 1Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 33° | 0 |
August | 1Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 33° | 0 |
September | 1Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 0 |
October | 1Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 8 |
November | 1Poor Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 22 |
December | 1Poor 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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