Best Time to Visit Baqubah, Diyala, Iraq
Baqubah is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Baqubah for sunny, dry weather is March–November — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–November; the wetter half falls in December–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10.1°C / 50.2°F in January to 35°C / 95°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 35 mm / 1.4 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Baqubah, Diyala, Iraq's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Baqubah's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 16.6°C61.9°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 22.1°C71.8°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 28.2°C82.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33°C91.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35°C95°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 34.4°C93.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 30.8°C87.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 25°C77°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 17.2°C63°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Baqubah?
The best time to visit Baqubah for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 35°C / 95°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Baqubah's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Baqubah?
The rainy season at Baqubah, Diyala runs through December–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 21 mm / 0.8 in. The wettest single month is February (35 mm / 1.4 in).
What is the driest month in Baqubah?
The driest month in Baqubah is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 33°C / 91.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Baqubah?
The least comfortable months for travel to Baqubah — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 35 mm / 1.4 in in February, and the coldest month averages 10.1°C / 50.2°F.
Is Baqubah climate different from Iraq overall?
Yes, usually. Our Baqubah figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Iraq figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Baqubah specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.