Karbala Weather by Month
Twelve months of Karbala, Iraq weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Karbala's warmest month is August (average high 44.2°C (111.6°F)) and the coolest is January (16.1°C (61°F)). The most rain falls in November (about 26 mm), and June is the driest (about 0 mm). June is the sunniest, with about 13.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Karbala
Ranked within Karbala's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Karbala month by month
January
GreatHigh 16.1°C (61°F)
Low 6.4°C (43.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 17 mm (0.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 4 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h sunshine / day
February
GreatHigh 18.9°C (66°F)
Low 8.3°C (46.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 21 mm (0.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h sunshine / day
March
GreatHigh 24.7°C (76.5°F)
Low 12.6°C (54.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 17 mm (0.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h sunshine / day
April
GreatHigh 30.9°C (87.6°F)
Low 17.9°C (64.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 11 mm (0.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 2 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.2 h sunshine / day
May
FairHigh 37°C (98.6°F)
Low 23.7°C (74.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 5 mm (0.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h sunshine / day
June
FairHigh 41.8°C (107.2°F)
Low 28.1°C (82.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13.4 h sunshine / day
July
FairHigh 44°C (111.2°F)
Low 30.5°C (86.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13 h sunshine / day
August
FairHigh 44.2°C (111.6°F)
Low 30.2°C (86.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h sunshine / day
September
FairHigh 40.3°C (104.5°F)
Low 26.5°C (79.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.8 h sunshine / day
October
GoodHigh 33.7°C (92.7°F)
Low 20.9°C (69.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 5 mm (0.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h sunshine / day
November
GreatHigh 23.6°C (74.5°F)
Low 13.3°C (55.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 26 mm (1 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h sunshine / day
December
GreatHigh 17.7°C (63.9°F)
Low 8.3°C (46.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 19 mm (0.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h sunshine / day
Karbala Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
44.2°C (111.6°F)
Hottest month avg high
16.1°C (61°F)
Coolest month avg high
26mm
Wettest month avg
0mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.1°C (61°F) | 6.4°C (43.5°F) | 17mm | 4 | 8.9h |
| Feb | 18.9°C (66°F) | 8.3°C (46.9°F) | 20.7mm | 3 | 9.4h |
| Mar | 24.7°C (76.5°F) | 12.6°C (54.7°F) | 16.7mm | 3 | 10.6h |
| Apr | 30.9°C (87.6°F) | 17.9°C (64.2°F) | 11.1mm | 2 | 11.2h |
| May | 37°C (98.6°F) | 23.7°C (74.7°F) | 4.8mm | 1 | 12.3h |
| Jun | 41.8°C (107.2°F) | 28.1°C (82.6°F) | 0mm | 0 | 13.4h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Karbala's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for hot, sunny days.
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