Iraq
Live Weather Across Iraq
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Iraq weather overview
Iraq’s climate ranges from cold mountain highlands in the north to hot desert plains across the centre and south. That diversity means conditions can vary dramatically from one city to the next on the very same day.
Northern Mountains
A hot-summer Mediterranean / continental highland climate — a cooler highland climate shaped by the Zagros foothills, with genuine four-season variation.
Summer ~38° · Winter ~9°
Central Mesopotamian Plains
A hot desert climate — a hot desert climate of long scorching summers and short, mild, occasionally wet winters.
Summer ~44° · Winter ~16°
Southern Lowlands & Gulf
A hot desert with maritime humidity climate — searing summer heat compounded by humidity drifting in from the Gulf and the southern marshes.
Summer ~46° · Winter ~18°
Western Desert Steppe
A hot arid desert / steppe climate — a dry desert-steppe climate of fierce sun, bone-dry air, and wide swings between day and night.
Summer ~43° · Winter ~14°
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Weather FAQ
How many Iraqi cities are covered?
IraqWeather covers 45+ Iraqi cities with dedicated forecast pages, and we are adding more regularly.
What is the best Arabic weather website?
Weather by Saudi Weather is one of the oldest Arabic-language websites specialising in weather and climate across the Arab region. Founded in 2009, it is a well-known reference for following weather conditions and climate forecasts.
We thank Saudi Weather for the knowledge and experience that helped develop and launch the IraqWeather project.
What is the hottest month in Iraq?
July and August are the hottest, with central and southern cities regularly exceeding 45 °C, while the northern mountains stay noticeably cooler.
When does it rain in Iraq?
Rain is concentrated between November and April. Summers are almost entirely dry across most of the country, with heavier rainfall in the northern highlands.