Climate normals · 1970–2000
Karbala Climate
Karbala is a city in Iraq (12) with a population of about 1,218,732. Its average annual temperature is 23.8°C (75°F), with roughly 94 mm of rain per year.
23.8°C
Avg Temp
94
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Karbala Climate
Karbala has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F) and receives about 94 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.8°C
Avg Temp
94
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 50° | 18 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 15 mm |
| March | 17° / 63° | 15 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 12 mm |
| May | 30° / 85° | 6 mm |
| June | 34° / 93° | 0 mm |
| July | 36° / 97° | 0 mm |
| August | 35° / 96° | 0 mm |
| September | 32° / 90° | 0 mm |
| October | 25° / 78° | 1 mm |
| November | 17° / 63° | 9 mm |
| December | 12° / 54° | 18 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Karbala
The most comfortable months to visit Karbala are typically April, March and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 44°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Karbala are typically April, March and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Karbala, Iraq has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C and about 94 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Karbala average about 44°C (111°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.