Climate of Karbala, Iraq
Area-weighted average across Karbala. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Karbala, a subdivision of Iraq, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 9.6°C / 49.3°F in January to 36°C / 96.8°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 19 mm / 0.7 in depending on the season (87 mm / 3.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6°C49.3°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | 12.7°C54.9°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | 17.2°C63°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 23.3°C73.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 29.4°C84.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.7°C92.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 36°C96.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.3°C95.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 31.9°C89.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 25.3°C77.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 16.9°C62.4°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 11.8°C53.2°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Karbala?
The best months to visit Karbala, Iraq for sunny, dry weather are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 36°C / 96.8°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Karbala?
Karbala, Iraq has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 9.6°C / 49.3°F in January to 36°C / 96.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 87 mm / 3.4 in, with the wettest month being January (19 mm / 0.7 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Karbala?
The hottest month in Karbala is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 36°C / 96.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Karbala?
The coldest month in Karbala is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 9.6°C / 49.3°F.
When does it rain most in Karbala?
The wettest month in Karbala is January, averaging about 19 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in.