In Iraq, the climate is desert in the center and the south, with mild winters and extremely hot summers, and it's semi-desert in the north, with relatively cold winters. In the northern mountains, the climate is cold and rainy (or snowy) in winter and hot and sunny in summer, but with cooler nights due to the high altitude.

May 24, 2024 · The winter season in Iraq, from December to February, is marked by cooler temperatures. In Baghdad and other central regions, temperatures range from 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F), while in the northern regions, they can drop to 0°C (32°F).

Apr 1, 2025 · Winter temperatures in Baghdad range from about 35 to 60 °F (2 to 15 °C). In the northeast the summer is shorter than in the lowlands, lasting from June to September, and the winter considerably longer.

When does it snow in Iraq? Winters are cold and rainy in the north-eastern region of the country occupied by Iraq Kurdistan Mountains – Taurus and Zagros. Heavy snowfall occurs at high altitudes, especially in Iraq’s highest peak – Cheekha Dar, 3611 meters or 11847 ft …

In the following table, we can see the the average daily temperature by month in Iraq. The coldest month is January, with an average of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F). The warmest month is July, with an average of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).

The coldest winter (December to February) was in 1949 with an average temperature of 9.7 °C. In Iraq, it is usual to have about 4.0 degrees more at 13.7 °C for this three-month period. The most precipitation fell in March 2020.

We show the climate in Iraq by comparing the average weather in 3 representative places: Baghdad, Basrah, and Mosul. You can add or remove cities to customize the report to your liking. See all locations in Iraq. You can drill down to a specific season, month, and even day by clicking the graphs or using the navigation panel.

In December the weather in Iraq ranges from poor in As Sulaymānīyah to perfect in Baghdād. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in As Sulaymānīyah with 12°C to pleasant in Al Başrah with 22°C. Find more detailed climate information for Iraq in December here.

January is the coldest month of the year when the winter season in Iraq entails moderate temperatures ranging from 13°C in Ar-Rutbah to 17°C in Nasiriya. At night, temperatures typically drop to 6°C in Nasiriya and 1°C in Ar-Rutbah.

Air temperature in the winter in Iraq on average +63°F. Average minimum temperature is +45°F. Average maximum temperature is kept at around +73°F. Below is the list of Iraq cities showing average daytime Winter temperature by month.