Baghdad

Iraq

Baghdad is the capital and largest city of Iraq. Situated on the banks of the Tigris River in central Iraq, it serves as a primary financial and commercial center for the region.

The city has an estimated population of 8 million people, which constitutes approximately 22% of Iraq's total population. Baghdad ranks among the most populous and largest cities in both the Middle East and the Arab world.

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When to go to Baghdad

Warmest: July and August (45°C). Driest: June, July, August and September (0 wet days).

MonthHighLowRainWet days
January17°C6°C20 mm4
February19°C8°C34 mm5
March24°C12°C38 mm5
April31°C18°C22 mm3
May37°C24°C5 mm1
June43°C29°C0 mm0
July45°C31°C0 mm0
August45°C31°C0 mm0
September41°C27°C0 mm0
October34°C21°C3 mm1
November25°C14°C28 mm4
December19°C9°C30 mm4

Long-term monthly averages from Open-Meteo.

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