Baghdad Weather History
Iraq · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Baghdad sits 3711km from the equator, 40m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 52.2°C, set 1978-07-18, its record low -3.8°C, set 1980-02-04.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baghdad
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Baghdad?
The highest temperature in this record for Baghdad is 52.2°C, measured on 1978-07-18. That is a recorded daily value from Baghdad's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Baghdad?
The lowest temperature in this record for Baghdad is -3.8°C, measured on 1980-02-04. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Baghdad get a year?
Baghdad averages 148mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 25 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Baghdad?
On 2024-03-24, 47.3mm fell on Baghdad, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 32% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Baghdad get a year?
Baghdad averages 4037 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Baghdad?
Across the summer months Baghdad averages a daytime high near 43.9°C, while winter nights average 7.1°C. The seasons here are set from Baghdad's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Baghdad?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Baghdad is 53 km/h, on 2019-03-14. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
