Best time to visit Karbala

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When is the best time to visit Karbala?

The best time to visit Karbala is March based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Karbala16
    Jan
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Karbala19
    Feb
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Karbala24
    Mar
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Karbala30
    Apr
  • 37°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Karbala37
    May
  • 41°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Karbala41
    Jun
  • 44°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Karbala44
    Jul
  • 43°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Karbala43
    Aug
  • 40°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Karbala40
    Sep
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Karbala33
    Oct
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Karbala24
    Nov
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Karbala17
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Iraq (Karbala) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Karbala?

The hottest time of year in Karbala is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 43°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Karbala?

It never rains much in Karbala but January usually has the most rain with an average of 21mm. There are normally 5 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Karbala?

The sunniest time of year in Karbala is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 98% of daylight hours; that's 14 hours of sunshine per day.

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