Iraq Capital
Best time to visit Baghdad
Go inFebruary–March and November
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Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.
See Baghdad on the globeBaghdad month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 16°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Great | 24°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Great | 30°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Poor | 37°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 42°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 44°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 44°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Poor | 40°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 33°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Great | 23°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Great | 17°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Good to know
- Highs pass 35°C in May–September.
In the 9th century Baghdad was the world’s largest city, home to the House of Wisdom.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Baghdad?
The best time to visit Baghdad is February–March and November. Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Baghdad?
Fares to Baghdad stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.
When is Baghdad busiest?
Baghdad rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Baghdad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 44°C, and January the coolest at 16°C.
More places in Iraq
- Erbil best in May and Oct
- Sulaymaniyah best in May and Oct
Nearby destinations
- Kuwait City, Kuwait best in Nov–Mar
- Isfahan, Iran best in May and Oct
- Tehran, Iran best in May and Oct
- Aleppo, Syria best in Apr–May and Oct
- Damascus, Syria best in Mar–May and Oct–Nov
- Yerevan, Armenia best in Sep–Oct