Best Time to Visit Samawah, Al Muthanna, Iraq
Samawah is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Samawah 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 13°C / 55.4°F in December to 36.5°C / 97.7°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 26 mm / 1 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samawah, Al Muthanna, Iraq's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Samawah'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 | 20.4°C68.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 26.1°C79°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.8°C89.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.6°C94.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 36.5°C97.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.9°C96.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 32.6°C90.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.4°C79.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 18.8°C65.8°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samawah?
The best time to visit Samawah for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 36.5°C / 97.7°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samawah's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Samawah?
The rainy season at Samawah, Al Muthanna runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 9 mm / 0.4 in. The wettest single month is December (26 mm / 1 in).
What is the driest month in Samawah?
The driest month in Samawah is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 34.6°C / 94.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Samawah?
The least comfortable months for travel to Samawah — 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 26 mm / 1 in in December, and the coldest month averages 13°C / 55.4°F.
Is Samawah climate different from Iraq overall?
Yes, usually. Our Samawah 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 Samawah specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.