Best Time to Visit Samarra, Saladin, Iraq
Samarra is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Samarra 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–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11°C / 51.8°F in January to 35.4°C / 95.7°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 33 mm / 1.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samarra, Saladin, Iraq's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Samarra'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 | 17.3°C63.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 22.9°C73.2°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 28.4°C83.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.6°C92.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35.4°C95.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 34.8°C94.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 31.4°C88.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 18.4°C65.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samarra?
The best time to visit Samarra for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 35.4°C / 95.7°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samarra's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Samarra?
The rainy season at Samarra, Saladin runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 16 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is December (33 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the driest month in Samarra?
The driest month in Samarra is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 33.6°C / 92.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Samarra?
The least comfortable months for travel to Samarra — 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 33 mm / 1.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 11°C / 51.8°F.
Is Samarra climate different from Iraq overall?
Yes, usually. Our Samarra 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 Samarra specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.