Best Time to Visit Hillah, Babylon, Iraq
Hillah is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Hillah 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 May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 10°C / 50°F in January to 35.8°C / 96.4°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 24 mm / 0.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hillah, Babylon, Iraq's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Hillah'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 | 17.5°C63.5°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 23.5°C74.3°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 29.5°C85.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.9°C93°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35.8°C96.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.1°C95.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 31.8°C89.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 17.1°C62.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hillah?
The best time to visit Hillah for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 35.8°C / 96.4°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hillah's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Hillah?
The rainy season at Hillah, Babylon runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 12 mm / 0.5 in. The wettest single month is January (24 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the driest month in Hillah?
The driest month in Hillah is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 33.9°C / 93°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Hillah?
The least comfortable months for travel to Hillah — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 24 mm / 0.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 10°C / 50°F.
Is Hillah climate different from Iraq overall?
Yes, usually. Our Hillah 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 Hillah specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.